Cumberland County / Prince Edward County

Cumberland County / Prince Edward County (HMK6B)

Location: Farmville, VA 23901 Cumberland County
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N 37° 18.493', W 78° 23.317'

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(South Side):
Cumberland County
Area 293 square miles
Formed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II. The earliest call for independence came from this county, April 22, 1776.

(North Side):
Prince Edward County
Area 356 square miles
Formed in 1753 from Amelia, and named for Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, younger brother of King George III. General Joseph E. Johnston was born in this county; Hampden-Sidney College is in it.
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HM NumberHMK6B
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Marker NumberZ 55
Year Placed1928
Placed ByConservation & Development Commission 1928
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 5:20am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 731430 N 4132262
Decimal Degrees37.30821667, -78.38861667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 18.493', W 78° 23.317'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 18' 29.58" N, 78° 23' 19.02" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 601-699 N Main St, Farmville VA 23901, US
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