Henry County / Patrick County
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N 36° 36.371 W 080° 03.025
17S E 584925 N 4051606
Located on Hwy. 58 at the Henry Co./Patrick Co. line
Waymark Code: WM7CHK
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2009
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(Obverse) "Henry County" Formed in 1776 from Pittsylvania, and named for Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia. Henry lived in this county, 1779-84.
(Reverse) "Patrick County" Formed in 1790 from Henry, and named for Patrick Henry, who thus had two counties named for him. General J. E. B. Stuart was born in this county.
Marker Number: Z-72
Marker Title: Henry Co. / Patrick Co.
Marker Location: Hwy. 58 at Henry Co./Patrick Co. line
County or Independent City: Henry Co. / Patrick Co.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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