Cumberland County / Prince Edward County
(South Side):Cumberland County
Area 293 square milesFormed 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 milesFormed 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.
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 45) and River Road (County Route 600), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
