| Southampton County, Virginia | |
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Location in the state of Virginia |
Virginia's location in the USA | | Statistics | | Founded | 1749 | | Seat | Courtland | Area
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1,560 km² (602 mi²)
sq mi ( km²)
7 km² (3 mi²), 0.46% | Population
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17,482
11/km² | | Website: www.southamptoncounty.org | Southampton County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 17,482. Its county seat is Courtland6. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area Ranked 35th - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 7. ...
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Courtland has a private school called Southampton Academy. ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area Ranked 35th - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 7. ...
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History
Shire to County During the 17th century, shortly after establishment of the Jamestown Settlement in 1607, English settlers and explored and began settling the areas adjacent to Hampton Roads. By 1634, the English colony of Virginia consisted of eight shires or counties with a total population of approximately 5,000 inhabitants. Southampton County was originally part of the Warrosquyoake Shire. The shire was renamed Isle of Wight County in 1637. Sketch of Jamestown c. ...
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Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1634 Seat Isle of Wight Area - Total - Water 940 km² (363 mi²) 121 km² (47 mi²) 12. ...
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In 1749, the portion of Isle of Wight County west of the Blackwater River became Southampton County. Later, part of Nansemond County, which is now the Independent City of Suffolk, was added to Southampton County. Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ...
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Nansemond County, now extinct, existed in Virginia from 1646 to 1972 (from 1895 map) Nansemond County is an extinct county which was located in colonial Virginia and the State of Virginia in the United States from 1646 until 1972. ...
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Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Founded 1742 Mayor Linda T. Johnson Area - City 1,111. ...
Southampton County may have been named for Southampton, a major city in England, or for one of the founders of the Virginia Company and a great supporter of the colonization of Virginia, Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton. Southampton is a city, unitary authority and major port situated on the south coast of England. ...
The 1606 grants by James I to the London and Plymouth companies. ...
Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton, 1603, in the Tower, atrributed to John de Critz. ...
Nad Turner In 1831, Southampton County was the location of the most serious slave rebellion in United States history. On August 21-22, the infamous Southampton Insurrection, led by the slave Nat Turner, resulted in the deaths of 58 whites and an unknown number of blacks. Turner and his followers were captured, tried and 20 were hanged. Leopold I 1831 (MDCCCXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
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Combatants Southern Slaves Southampton County Commanders Nat Turner Numerous Strength 50+ 15,000+ Casualties 200+ dead 57 dead Nat Turners slave rebellion was a slave rebellion that happened in Virginia in August 1831. ...
Nat, remembered today as Nat Turner, (October 2, 1800 – November 11, 1831) was an American slave whose failed slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia, was the most remarkable instance of black resistance to enslavement in the antebellum southern United States. ...
William Manhoe, naming Ivor William Mahone (1826-1895) was born in Southampton County, in the tiny community of Monroe, which was located on the Nottoway River about 8 miles south of present-day Courtland. His parents were Fielding and Martha Mahone. They moved to Courtland in 1840, where Fielding Mahone ran a hotel (tavern). Young Billy Mahone attended Virginia Military Institute (VMI), trained as a civil engineer, and graduated in the class of 1847. He worked as a school teacher before, in 1853, he was hired to build the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (Now Norfolk Southern). William Thomas Mahone (December 1, 1826 – October 8, 1895), of Southampton County, Virginia was a civil engineer, teacher, soldier, railroad executive, and a member of the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Congress. ...
The Nottoway River is in Southern Virginia and North Carolina Cities and towns Cities and towns along the river include: Courtland, Virginia See Also List of rivers of the Americas List of Virginia rivers Cactus Hill Categories: | | | ...
Courtland has a private school called Southampton Academy. ...
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Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad map, circa 1858-1870, issued by William Mahone, President The Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad was built between Norfolk and Petersburg, Virginia and was completed by 1858. ...
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In 1855, he married Otelia Butler, the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Butler of Smithfield, who had been Virginia State Treasurer prior to his death in 1853. Popular legend has it that William Mahone and his cultured wife, Otelia Butler Mahone (1837-1911), traveled along the newly completed Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad naming stations. Otelia was reading Ivanhoe a book written by Sir Walter Scott. From his historical Scottish novels, Otelia chose the place names of Windsor, Waverly and Wakefield. 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
Dr. Robert Butler (1784-1853) was a Treasurer of the State of Virginia from the town of Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. ...
Smithfield is a town located in Isle of Wight County, in the South Hampton Roads region of Virginia in the United States. ...
Otelia Voinard Butler Mahone (August 1, 1837-February 21, 1911) was a nurse and the wife of Confederate Major General William Mahone, who was a civil engineer, teacher, railroad builder, and Senator in the United States Congress. ...
Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe during his time. ...
Windsor is a town located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. ...
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Otelia Mahone is said to have tapped the Scottish Clan "McIvor" for the name of Ivor. Later, when they could not agree, it is said that they became even more creative, and invented a new name, which is how the tiny community of Disputanta was created. The N&P railroad was completed in 1858. Ivor is a town located in Southampton County, Virginia. ...
Disputanta, Virginia is an unincorporated town located in Prince George County, Virginia in the Richmond-Petersburg region and is a portion of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). ...
William Mahone became a Major General in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, while his wife Otelia served as a nurse in Richmond. He later led the state's Readjuster Party and became a Senator in the United States Congress. Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
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Nickname: Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra (Thus do we reach the stars) Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Government - Mayor L. Douglas Wilder (I) Area - City 62. ...
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A large portion of U.S. Highway 460 between Petersburg and Suffolk is named in honor of General William Mahone. U.S. Highway 460 is a spur of U.S. Highway 60. ...
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Geography
Southampton County from 1895 map of Virginia According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,560 km² (602 mi²). 1,553 km² (600 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.46%) is water. Image File history File links Southmapton County, Virginia from 1895 map of Virginia File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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William Mahone, described above, never heard the name Courtland---the town was created by the General Assembly of Virginia in 1790 as "Jerusalem." The name was changed to Courtland in 1888.
Southampton County is bounded by the Blackwater River on the east and the Meherrin River on the west. The Nottoway River flows through the center of the county. All three rivers are tributaries of the Chowan River, which flows south into Albemarle Sound, North Carolina. The Blackwater River separates Southampton County from Isle of Wight County, and the Meherrin River separates it from Greensville County. The Blackwater River of southeastern Virginia flows from its source near the city of Petersburg, Virginia for about 105 miles through the Inner Coastal Plain region of Virginia (part of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. ...
The Meherrin River begins in central Virginia about 50 miles northwest of Emporia. ...
The Nottoway River is in Southern Virginia and North Carolina Cities and towns Cities and towns along the river include: Courtland, Virginia See Also List of rivers of the Americas List of Virginia rivers Cactus Hill Categories: | | | ...
The Chowan River is a blackwater river formed with the merging of Virginias Blackwater and Nottoway rivers near the stateline between Virginia and North Carolina. ...
Albemarle Sound with the northern Outer Banks. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (901 km) - % water 9. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1634 Seat Isle of Wight Area - Total - Water 940 km² (363 mi²) 121 km² (47 mi²) 12. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 17,482 people, 6,279 households, and 4,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 11/km² (29/mi²). There were 7,058 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 55.96% White, 42.87% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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There were 6,279 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.10% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 111.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,995, and the median income for a family was $41,324. Males had a median income of $32,436 versus $20,831 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,930. About 11.70% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 14.50% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Towns Boykins is a town located in Southampton County, Virginia. ...
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Loudoun County, Virginia is part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. ...
Louisa County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1746 Seat Lunenburg Area - Total - Water 1,120 km² (432 mi²) 2 km² (1 mi²) 0. ...
Madison County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Mathews County is a county located on the Middle Peninsula in the state of Virginia. ...
Mecklenburg County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Middlesex County is a county located on the Middle Peninsula in the U.S. state of Virginia. ...
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
New Kent County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Northampton County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Northumberland County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the state of Virginia. ...
Nottoway County is a county located in the state of Virginia, USA. As of 2000, the population is 15,725. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1734 Seat Orange Area - Total - Water 889 km² (343 mi²) 4 km² (2 mi²) 0. ...
Page County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1791 Seat Stuart Area - Total - Water 1,258 km² (486 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²) 0. ...
Pittsylvania County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Powhatan County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Prince Edward County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed Seat Prince George Area - Total - Water 730 km² (282 mi²) 42 km² (16 mi²) 5. ...
Prince William County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. ...
Pulaski County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Rappahannock County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...
Richmond County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the state of Virginia. ...
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Rockbridge County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1778 Seat Harrisonburg Area - Total - Water 2,210 km² (853 mi²) 6 km² (2 mi²) 0. ...
Russell County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...
Scott County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Shenandoah County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1832 Seat Marion Area - Total - Water 1,171 km² (452 mi²) 1 km² (0 mi²) 0. ...
Spotsylvania County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Stafford County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Surry County is a county located in the south-eastern part of the state of Virginia. ...
Sussex County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed December 20, 1799 Seat Tazewell Area - Total - Water 1,347 km² (520 mi²) 0 km² (0 mi²) 0. ...
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ...
Washington County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Westmoreland County is a county located in the Northern Neck of the state of Virginia. ...
Wise County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1790 Seat Wytheville Area - Total - Water 1,200 km² (463 mi²) 4 km² (1 mi²) 0. ...
Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1634 Seat Yorktown Area - Total - Water 558 km² (216 mi²) 285 km² (110 mi²) 50. ...
| | Independent cities | Alexandria | Bedford | Bristol | Buena Vista | Charlottesville | Chesapeake | Colonial Heights | Covington | Danville | Emporia | Fairfax | Falls Church | Franklin | Fredericksburg | Galax | Hampton | Harrisonburg | Hopewell | Lexington | Lynchburg | Manassas | Manassas Park | Martinsville | Newport News | Norfolk | Norton | Petersburg | Poquoson | Portsmouth | Radford | Richmond | Roanoke | Salem | Staunton | Suffolk | Virginia Beach | Waynesboro | Williamsburg | Winchester An independent city is a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity. ...
Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia Founded 1718 Mayor William D. Euille Area - City 39. ...
Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Mayor E. Thomas Messier Area - City 17. ...
Motto: A Good Place to Live Nickname: The Birthplace of Country Music Map Political Statistics County Independent city Mayor To Be Determined Geographic Statistics Area - Total - Land - Water 34. ...
Buena Vista, Virginia 6002 happy citizens and 3 old grouches Buena Vista, pronounced [ˌbjunəˈvɪstə] by locals, despite the correct Spanish pronunciation of [bwenaˈßista], is an independent city located within the confines of Rockbridge County in the state of Virginia. ...
Nickname: C-Ville Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Albemarle County Founded 1762 - Mayor David E. Brown Area - City 26. ...
Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent city Founded 1963 Government - Mayor Dalton S. Edge Area - City 350. ...
Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent city Incorporated 1968 Mayor J. Chris Kollman, III Area - City 20. ...
Covington is an independent city within the confines of Alleghany County in the state of Virginia. ...
Nickname: River City, City of Churches Motto: A World Class Organization Country United States State Virginia County Independent City - Mayor R. Wayne Williams, Jr. ...
Emporia is an independent city located within the confines of Greensville County in Virginia. ...
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Founded 1805 Mayor Robert Lederer Area - City 16. ...
Falls Church is an independent city located in Virginia. ...
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Incorporated March, 1876 Government - Mayor James P. Councill Area - City 8. ...
Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Spotsylvania County* Founded 1728 Incorporated 1781 - Mayor Thomas Tomzak Area - City 10. ...
Galax is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...
Motto: Americas First Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: County Independent City Mayor Ross Kearney II Area - City 352. ...
Nickname: The Friendly City Location in Virginia Coordinates: County Independent City Founded 1737 Government - Mayor Rodney Eagle[1] Area - City 45. ...
Waterfront at City Point, Virginia (now Hopewell) in 1865 Hopewell is an independent city in the state of Virginia. ...
Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...
The Allied Arts Building in downtown Lynchburg, completed in 1931. ...
Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County None (see independent city) Government - City Manager Lawrence Hughes Area - City 10. ...
Manassas Park is a city in Virginia. ...
Martinsville is an independent city located within the confines of Henry County, Virginia. ...
Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent city Incorporated 1896 Government - Mayor Joe Frank Area - City 119. ...
Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ...
Norton is an independent city within the confines of Wise County in the state of Virginia. ...
Location Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Virginia Independent city Founded December 17, 1748 Mayor Annie M. Mickens Geographical characteristics Area City 60. ...
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Founded 1631 Government - Mayor Gordon Heisel, Jr. ...
Map Political Statistics Founded 1752 County Independent city Mayor Dr. James W. Holley III Geographic Statistics Area - Total - Land - Water 120. ...
Radford is an independent city located in Virginia. ...
Nickname: Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra (Thus do we reach the stars) Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Government - Mayor L. Douglas Wilder (I) Area - City 62. ...
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Salem is an independent city located in Virginia, bordered by the city of Roanoke and Roanoke County. ...
West Beverley Street in downtown Staunton Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. ...
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Founded 1742 Mayor Linda T. Johnson Area - City 1,111. ...
Location in the Commonwealth o Virginia. ...
Downtown Waynesboro showing Main Street, as well as the scar on the mountain prior to being seeded. ...
Nickname: The Burg Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Founded 1802 Mayor Elizabeth Minor Area - City 24. ...
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