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The County Formed in 1691, King and Queen County is named after King William III and Queen Mary of England. The history of King and Queen County is largely shaped by its physical location and natural features. Lying northeast of the Town of West Point and cradled by two rivers, the rich upland hunting grounds that followed the York River ridge running the full length of the county became a natural passage for the indigenous tribes of the Powhatan confederacy. The "Chisciack Trail" paralleled Route 14-which, along with Route 721, serves as the primary road traversing this long and narrow county. Often called the "shoestring county" King and Queen is about 65 miles long and less than 10 miles wide. During the post-colonial period, local history was framed by the natural resource base. People owed their livelihoods to the land and the creeks that course through it. Timber harvesting, farming, hunting, and trapping were the trades of early King and Queen County. Many were drawn to the promise of a successful living here, including famous statesmen and wealthy planters. The numerous existing historic homes and properties located in the County pay tribute to their accomplishments. For more information, please visit the King & Queen County web site. King & Queen County Timeline of Events Quick Facts About King & Queen County - U.S. Census Bureau King & Queen County Historical Society |
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