Lovingston
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N 37° 45.574 W 078° 52.252
17S E 687551 N 4181273
Virginia Historical Highway Marker R-56
Waymark Code: WM94KM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2010
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R-56 This place became the county seat of Nelson when it was formed from Amherst in 1807. It was named for James Loving, Jr., who gave the land for the courthouse, built in 1808-09. The town was incorporated in 1807 and again in 1871, and deincorporated in 1938.
Nelson
Marker Number: R-56
Marker Title: Lovingston
Marker Location: Village of Lovingston, off US 29.
County or Independent City: Nelson County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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