Headnote
GLOUCESTER was formed in 1642, from York. It lies on Chesapeake Bay, and on the N. side of York River. Much barley was formerly raised in the county; but, from some unknown cause, the lands have ceased to be adapted for its cultivation. Indian corn is the principal product. Pop., whites 4,412, slaves 5,791, free colored 612; total 10,715. (Historical Collections, 1852)
Place Unit Type
County
Containing Unit
Virginia

Gloucester County, Virginia (Howe)

Gazetteer/Almanac
GLOUCESTER was formed in 1642, from York. It lies on Chesapeake Bay, and on the N. side of York River. Much barley was formerly raised in the county; but, from some unknown cause, the lands have ceased to be adapted for its cultivation. Indian corn is the principal product. Pop., whites 4,412, slaves 5,791, free colored 612; total 10,715.
Henry Howe, Historical Collections of Virginia… (Charleston, SC: William R. Babcock, 1852), 281.
Name Type
Bellville, VA City or Town
Gloucester, VA City or Town
Date Title
Cleveland (OH) Herald, “Terrible Tornado in Virginia,” July 5, 1859
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