GREENE.
Greene was formed in 1838, from the western part of Orange,
and named after Gen. Nathaniel Greene, of the revolution. It is
15 miles long, and 10 wide. The Blue Ridge runs on its western
line. It is watered by branches of the Rivanna and the Rapid
Ann. Its surface is mountainous and broken, and the soil in the
valleys fertile. The principal products are tobacco, Indian corn,
and wheat. A small quantity of cotton is produced. Population
in 1840, whites 2,447, slaves 1,740, free colored 45; total, 4,232.
Stanardsville, the county-seat, is in the western part, 95 miles
northwesterly from Richmond, and 18 miles w. of Orange C. H.
The village is pleasantly situated, and contains about 35 dwellings.
