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4 days ago · The Commonwealth of Virginia is divided into 95 counties, along with 38 independent cities that are considered county-equivalents for census purposes. In Virginia, cities are co-equal levels of government to counties, but towns are part of counties.
- List of Former Counties, Cities, and Towns of Virginia
In Virginia, unincorporated towns are essentially...
- List of Towns in Virginia
This is a complete list of towns in the Commonwealth of...
- Prince George County
History The coat of arms of Prince George County, adopted in...
- Administrative Divisions of Virginia
The administrative divisions of Virginia are the areas into...
- Covington
Covington is an independent city in the Commonwealth of...
- Southampton County
In August 1831, an enslaved preacher named Nat Turner led a...
- Lee County
Lee County, Virginia – Racial and ethnic composition Note:...
- Highland County
Highland County is a county located in the Commonwealth of...
- Campbell County
Campbell County is a United States county situated in the...
- Mathews County
History. During Virginia's colonial era, the area that later...
- List of Former Counties, Cities, and Towns of Virginia
May 3, 2024 · Governor John Floyd mobilized the state militia, which, joined by units from North Carolina, halted the rebellion and executed about 120 African Americans without trial. Turner was captured on October 30 and hanged on November 11. The insurrection sent shockwaves of fear throughout Virginia.
2 days ago · George Floyd (born October 14, 1973, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.—killed May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, Minnesota) was a Black man whose videotaped death under the knee of a white police officer sparked protests in 2020, including some of the largest street demonstrations in U.S. history.
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May 10, 2024 · The school board voted on Friday to reverse a decision made four years ago, when the killing of George Floyd prompted nationwide demands for a racial reckoning, to rename the schools.
May 4, 2024 · The Floyd Country Store is located in Floyd, Virginia. Every Friday night, musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over gather here to experience authentic Southwest Virginia music and culture.
May 11, 2024 · The Floyd House and Garden Tour is an annual event organized by the Floyd Center. for the Arts in Floyd County, Virginia. This event offers participants the opportunity to. explore several homes and gardens in the area, each showcasing unique architectural.
May 3, 2024 · ENTRY. Indigenous Peoples in Virginia. SUMMARY. Indigenous people have lived in the area now known as Virginia for thousands of years. Their histories, ancestral connections, and traditions are intertwined with the 6,000 square miles of Tidewater land the Algonquian-speaking Natives called Tsenacomoco.
