Poropotank Creek

Poropotank Creek (HMGRY)

Location: Saluda, VA 23149 King and Queen County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 30.002', W 76° 39.152'

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Land was patented on this creek as early as 1640. In 1653, John Lewis settled here. John Lewis, Jr., was living here in 1676 when Bacon's troops were encamped near by. He suffered from the depredations of the rebels.
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HM NumberHMGRY
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Marker NumberOB 50
Year Placed1920
Placed ByConservation & Development Commission
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Date Added Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 2:28pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 353927 N 4151627
Decimal Degrees37.50003333, -76.65253333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 30.002', W 76° 39.152'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 30' 0.12" N, 76° 39' 9.12" W
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Area Code(s)804
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 245-249 Buena Vista Rd, Saluda VA 23149, US
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