Germanna refers to a German colony in Virginia, settled in two waves, first in 1714 and then in 1717. The site of the colony was located near Culpeper, and many Germanna families played roles in important events in early American history such as the American Revolution and migration west to Kentucky and beyond. State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th) - Land 102,642 km² - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... // Events August 1 - George, elector of Hanover becomes King George I of Great Britain. ... // Events January 4 — The Netherlands, Britain & France sign Triple Alliance February 26-March 6 What is now the northeastern United States was paralyzed by a series of blizzards that buried the region. ... Culpeper is a town located in Culpeper County, Virginia. ... Before the Revolution: The 13 colonies are in red, the pink area was claimed by Great Britain after the French and Indian War, and the orange region was claimed by Spain. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th) - Land 102,989 km² - Water 1,760 km² (1. ...
The name "Germanna" was given to this settlement by Governor Spotswood in joint recognition of the Nassau-Siegen Principality of Germany from whence the original settlers came, and of Queen Anne, England's reigning monarch at that time.
It was from Germanna that the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe launched their expedition to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1716 near what is now known as Swift Run Gap, marking the first time that a body of white men had set foot on the other side.
The Germanna area came back into prominence briefly during the Civil War, and trenches used in that conflict can still be seen, but little else remains as evidence of the historical significance of the area.
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