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Book Title: Historical Collections Of Virginia By Henry Howe, 1845

Mercer, p. 378-379

Mercer was formed in 1837, from Giles and Tazewell, and named from Gen. Hugh
Mercer, who fell at Princeton. It is 40 miles long, with a mean breadth of about
15 miles. It is watered by New River and its branches; the main stream being its
NE boundary. It is a wild and thinly settled tract, and much of the surface is
mountainous and hilly. It is principally a stock-raising county; the woodlands
affording a fine range for cattle. Pop., whites 2,127, slaves 98, free colored
8; total 2,233.

At the formation of the county there was not a village in it: the erection of
the county buildings has formed the nucleus of a small village called Princeton,
situated 28 miles from Giles C.H., 35 from Tazewell C.H., and 42 from Monroe
C.H., and containing 1 Baptist and 1 Methodist church, 1 store, and about a
dozen dwellings.

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