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Book Title: Historical Collections Of Virginia By Henry Howe

Rappahannock was formed in 1831, from Culpeper. It is named from the river which
runs on its northern boundary. Its soil is fertile, and productive in wheat and
corn. Length about 18, breadth 17 miles. Pop. 1843, whites 5,307, slaves, 3,663,
free colored 287; total 9,257.

Washington, the seat of justice, is 123 miles NW of Richmond, and 75 from
Washington city. It is a fine village, near the foot of the Blue Ridge, in a
fertile country, and upon one of the head branches of the Rappahannock. It
contains a church, an academy, 2 stores, and about 60 dwellings. Sperryville, 6
miles S. of the C.H., Woodville, 10 miles from it, and Flint Hill, contain each
about 30 dwellings.

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