Cumberland County / Powhatan County

(Obverse)

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.

(Reverse)

Powhatan County

Area 273 square miles

Formed in 1777 ...

Cumberland County / Powhatan County

(Obverse)

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.

(Reverse)

Powhatan County

Area 273 square miles

Formed in 1777 ...

Powhatan Indian Village

At the time of the English arrival in Virginia, the tribes of the Powhatan chiefdom were living in communities of varying sizes. Larger towns contained the residences of chiefs as well as specialized structures such as storehouses and a temple. ...