Counties of Virginia History & Timeline

Description: Virginia Counties History – Two Publications225 pages, illustrated ************************************************************************Digital EBook CD Requires Adobe Reader 7 or higher to ViewAutoboot CD for Easy PC Access; Manually Open Files on MAC *********************************************************************************** #1 - Virginia County NamesBy Charles LongPublished 1908, 200+ pages This book relates how the Virginia counties got their names, and in telling the story it endeavors to show how the thoughts and feelings of the Virginians are reflected in the names the counties bear. Virginia county names suggest a significant amount of history. The naming of Virginia counties furnishes more material for colonial history than the county-naming of any other State in the Union. Includes historical information on each county. Part I Chapter I – Introduction Part II - Names From Royal English Families Chapter II – House of Stuart Chapter III – The Nine Stuart Counties Chapter IV – The Three Orange Counties Chapter V – The Fourteen Hanover Counties Part III – Other Names From England Chapter VI – Thirteen Counties Named After Prominent Englishmen Chapter VII – Twelve Counties Named After English Shires Chapter VIII – A County Named After An English Island Part IV – American Warriors and Statesmen Chapter IX – Counties Named After Eleven Revolutionary Patriots Chapter X – Counties Named After Seven Virginians Part V – Virginia Governors and United States Presidents Chapter XI - Counties Named After Thirteen Virginia Governors Chapter XII – Counties Named After Three Presidents Part VI - Indian Names and Natural Features Chapter XIII – Nine Indian County Names Chapter XIV – Four Names for Natural Features Part VII – The Jamestown Exposition and Virginia County Names Chapter XV – The Jamestown Exposition and Virginia County Names Chapter XVI – Conclusion Appendix (Includes formation summary of 100 present day Virginia counties, with dates and parent counties. Also includes summary of 65 Virginia governors before Statehood and 52 Virginia governors after Statehood.)#2 – Virginia Counties & Cities TimelineSummarized from “Virginia Counties – Those Resulting from Virginia Legislation”Published 1916, searchable This is a 21 page chart summarizing, in date order, the formation of all 180 Virginia counties now located in the present day states of Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. Also includes information on the 90 independent cities of Virginia. Begins in 1634 with the eight original shires, continues through 1776 with the first county in present day Kentucky, and 1779 with the first county in present day West Virginia. Dickenson was the last new Virginia county, formed 1880. (In 1920 Alexandria County was renamed Arlington County.) It is interesting to note that Virginia has no Jefferson County. Jefferson County Virginia was formed 1780 from Kentucky Co., and is now part of KY. After the state of Kentucky was formed in 1790, the second Jefferson County was formed 1801 from Berkeley County, but became part of West Virginia in 1863. Similarly, Madison County, Virginia was formed 1785 from Lincoln County, and is now in Kentucky. The second Madison County was formed 1792 from Culpepper County, and remains part of Virginia. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Terms and Conditions of Purchase ü Your item will usually ship 1-2 business days after payment has been received. ü If not paid instantly with PayPal, please use the checkout option within three days of winning single item auctions. ü ü In line with new EBay policy, only Paypal payment is accepted, and is due within three days of purchase. 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