Prince George County, Virginia
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 10 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1969; 1 is also National Historic Landmark. Most listings are in or near Hopewell, Disputanta, Burrowsville.
Summary generated automatically from the source data on this page.
Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP3 of 10 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
10 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Disputanta | 2002 |
| Brandon NHL | Burrowsville | 1969 |
| Chester Plantation | Disputanta | 2007 |
| Church of the Sacred Heart Parish | Petersburg | 2012 |
| Evergreen | Hopewell | 1979 |
| Flowerdew Hundred Plantation | Garysville | 1975 |
| Hatch Archeological Site (44PG51) | Hopewell | 1989 |
| Martin's Brandon Church | Burrowsville | 1980 |
| Merchant's Hope Church | Hopewell | 1969 |
| Prince Georges County Courthouse Historic District | Prince George | 2003 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBPrince George was formed in 1703 (1703-04-23) from Charles City.
PRINCE GEORGE created from CHARLES CITY.
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusPrince George County population from 1790 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1790 | 1800 | 1820 | 1840 | 1860 | 1880 | 1900 | 1920 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,173 | 7,425 | 8,030 | 7,175 | 8,411 | 10,054 | 7,752 | 12,915 | 12,226 | 19,679 | 20,270 | 25,733 | 33,047 | 43,010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS18 cemeteries and 7 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 18 of 18 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Bethlehem Congregational Church Cemetery |
| Brandon Church Cemetery |
| Brandon Plantation Cemetery |
| Centerville Cemetery |
| Garys Cemetery |
| Harrison Grove Cemetery |
| Lebanon Cemetery |
| Loving Union Cemetery |
| Merchants Hope Cemetery |
| Mount Sinai Memorial Park |
| Newville Cemetery |
| Pleasant Grove Cemetery |
| Sacred Heart Cemetery |
| Saint Paul's Slovak Lutheran Church Cemetery |
| Salem Cemetery |
| Shiloh Cemetery |
| Southlawn Memorial Park |
| Union Branch Cemetery |
Historical populated places — 7 of 7
| Name |
|---|
| Academy |
| Derby |
| Friend |
| Jordans Point |
| Merchants Hope |
| Reeves |
| Talpa |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Civil War battlefields nearby
ABPPAmerican Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Civil War study areas near this county.
| Battlefield | Study acres | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Plank Road | 1,270 | 13.5 km |
| Fort Stedman | 2,848 | 13.7 km |
| Crater | 1,335 | 14.5 km |
| Petersburg | 1,327 | 14.8 km |
| Globe Tavern | 1,454 | 17.3 km |
| Petersburg | 9,420 | 18.1 km |
| Swift Creek | 3,381 | 19.1 km |
| Peebles' Farm | 2,628 | 20.7 km |
| Ream'S Station | 5,574 | 20.7 km |
| Ream'S Station | 2,629 | 21.9 km |
| Hatcher'S Run | 5,846 | 24.3 km |
| Boydton Plank Road | 2,714 | 26.8 km |
| Saint Mary'S Church | 964 | 27.3 km |
| Lewis'S Farm | 1,016 | 28.7 km |
Source: NPS American Battlefield Protection Program Civil War Study Areas (public ArcGIS feature service).
Historical markers
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