Henry County / North Carolina
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N 36° 32.598 W 079° 48.511
17S E 606646 N 4044871
Located on Hwy. 87 just north of the NC/VA line
Waymark Code: WM7CHF
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) "North Carolina" North Carolina was one of the original thirteen states. The first settlement was made on Roanoke Island, 1585, but was not permanent. Settlers from Virginia occupied the Albemarle region before 1663, in which year the colony of Carolina was founded.
Marker Number: Z-241
Marker Title: Henry County / North Carolina
Marker Location: Hwy. 87 north of NC/VA state line
County or Independent City: Henry Co.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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