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1. www.wikiwand.com › en › Virginia_poundVirginia pound - Wikiwand

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   The pound was the currency of Virginia until 1793. Initially, sterling coin circulated along with foreign currencies, supplemented from 1755 by local paper money. Although these notes were denominated in £sd, they were worth less than sterling, so 1 Virginia shilling was equal to 9d sterling.

2. www.hmdb.org › mPound, Virginia Historical Marker

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   Oct 17, 2015 · In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751. Location. 37° 7.128′ N, 82° 35.875′ W. Marker is in Pound, Virginia, in Wise County. Marker is on Indian Creek Road (Business U.S. 23) just north of Bold Camp Road (County Route 633), on the ...

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   Where is Pound Virginia?

   • The town of Pound is in Wise County, at the rural southern tip of Virginia. It has fewer than 1,000 residents and only 120 people cast votes in the mayor’s race. Everything was fine when Carson took office in July.

   Why Are Residents Trying to Get Pound’s Mayor Thrown Out?

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   When was pound incorporated?

   • Pound, the oldest town in the county, was the last one to be incorporated. It was incorporated April 7, 1950 and the first council held its first meeting Sept. 4 of that year. The members of that council were W. F. Jackson, mayor; Fields Austin, G. C. Branham, K. W. Meade, B. L. Bentley and Orby Cantrell, treasurer.

   Wise County - The Story of Pound

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   How did the pound get its name?

   • There are those that contend that The Pound got its name from the practice of Indians pounding horses in the bend of the river. But it is known that Indians who traveled in these trails from north to south, walked. Another theory is that the Long Hunters pounded their horses in the bend. But we know also that most of the long hunters walked.

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   Who were the settlers on the pound?

   • Other settlers on The Pound were Cantrell, Mullins, Hubbard, Bike, Branham, Shorts, Sandier, Boggs, Maxwell, Roberson, Baker, Church, Swindall, Pilkenton, Hay, and Killen. Abraham Cantrell, the first of the name to settle in The Pound, came from South Carolina. He settled on the slope of Pine Mountain, south of Osborne's Gap and near the river.

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4. phs1.org › pound-story-ofWise County - The Story of Pound

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   Pound, the oldest town in the county, was the last one to be incorporated. It was incorporated April 7, 1950 and the first council held its first meeting Sept. 4 of that year. The members of that council were W. F. Jackson, mayor; Fields Austin, G. C. Branham, K. W. Meade, B. L. Bentley and Orby Cantrell, treasurer.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lorna_GrayLorna Gray - Wikipedia

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   Virginia Pound (July 26, 1917 – April 30, 2017), known professionally as Lorna Gray and (after 1945) Adrian Booth, was an American film actress known for her comic roles, and later as a villainess. She is best known for her roles in Columbia Pictures comedy shorts and Republic Pictures serials.

6. phs1.org › pound-town-historyThe Town of Pound - phs1.org

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   The Town Hall in Pound, Virginia. The History of the Town of Pound, Virginia . The Town of Pound, Virginia In Brief. About 1750 the first men entered the Pound River area with settlers soon following to establish the first settlement in Wise County. It was not until 200 years later on April 7, 1950, that the community of Pound was incorporated.

7. dbpedia.org › page › Virginia_poundAbout: Virginia pound - DBpedia Association

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   The pound was the currency of Virginia until 1793. Initially, sterling coin circulated along with foreign currencies, supplemented from 1755 by local paper money. Although these notes were denominated in £sd, they were worth less than sterling, so 1 Virginia shilling was equal to 9d sterling

8. kids.kiddle.co › Virginia_poundVirginia pound Facts for Kids

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   The pound was the currency of Virginia until 1793. Initially, sterling coin circulated along with foreign currencies, supplemented from 1755 by local paper money. Although these notes were denominated in £sd , they were worth less than sterling, so 1 Virginia shilling was equal to 9d sterling