Nansemond County Virginia
Area 423 Square Miles
Formed in 1637 from New Norfolk County. It was first called Upper Norfolk County; but in 1642 it was named Nansemond for an Indian Tribe. Dismal Swamp is partly in this County.
Marker is on Carolina Road (Route 32) near Adams Swamp Road in North Carolina, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
