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      • Henry County, named after Patrick Henry, became an independent county in 1777. The Henry County Courthouse now sits in the City of Martinsville which was named after General Joseph Martin in 1791. Martinsville incorporated in 1873 and became a city in 1929.
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      Our Past — Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Martinsville,_VirginiaMartinsville, Virginia - Wikipedia

    History. Martinsville was founded by American Revolutionary War General, Native American agent and explorer Joseph Martin, born in Albemarle County. [8] He developed his plantation Scuffle Hill on the banks of the Smith River near the present-day southern city limits.

  4. www.mhchistoricalsociety.org › articles › earlyEarly leaders paved the way for Henry County — Martinsville ...

    Jan 4, 2024 · Owing its development not only to being the county seat, but eventually to the railroad and tobacco houses, Martinsville was incorporated as a town in 1873 and became a city in 1929. Henry and Martin In 1779, having completed three one-year terms as governor, Patrick Henry moved to the area.

  5. www.visitmartinsville.com › blog › explore-the-richExplore the Rich History of Martinsville-Henry County

    Sep 17, 2013 · Have you ever been curious about the past events and history of the Martinsville-Henry County area? History is all around us and easily accessible if we are ready to learn. What types of historical things and places can you find in MHC?

  6. www.britannica.com › place › Martinsville-VirginiaMartinsville | Small Town, Henry County, NASCAR | Britannica

    Apr 7, 2024 · Martinsville, city, seat (1793) of Henry county (though administratively independent of it), southern Virginia, U.S., in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Established in 1793, when the county courthouse was located there, it was known as Henry County Courthouse until the name was.

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  7. www.mhchistoricalsociety.orgMartinsville-Henry County Historical Society

    Each day, the MHC Historical Society brings you something new: an account of what happened that day in time 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago, and as a bonus, also 1960.

  8. martinsvillebulletin.com › news › localOld maps reveal history of Henry County

    An early map of the area that now is Martinsville and Henry and Patrick Counties was made by a survey team put together in 1728.

  9. www.mhchistoricalsociety.org › our-pastOur Past — Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society

    Henry County, named after Patrick Henry, became an independent county in 1777. The Henry County Courthouse now sits in the City of Martinsville which was named after General Joseph Martin in 1791. Martinsville incorporated in 1873 and became a city in 1929 .

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