Late Morning Trivia [Virginia History Style]
In 1634, the Virginia House of Burgesses divided the Colony of Virginia into eight original shires to formalize local government, courts, and tax collection. These shires served as the foundation for all modern counties and independent cities in Virginia. Name ONE of the Orginal Shires (counties) or what that Shire has become today.
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• Accawmack Shire (or Accomac): Located on the Eastern Shore, this shire was later renamed Northampton County and eventually split to form modern-day Accomack and Northampton counties.
• Charles City Shire: Established along the James River, this territory continues to exist today as Charles City County.
• Charles River Shire: Renamed York County in 1643, this area was a hub of colonial development along the York River.
• Elizabeth City Shire: This shire is legally extinct; its lands were consolidated into the independent City of Hampton.
• Henrico Shire: Positioned further inland along the James River, it still exists today as Henrico County.
• James City Shire: Centered around Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, it remains active as James City County.
• Warwick River Shire: Legally extinct, this shire became Warwick County before eventually consolidating into the modern independent City of Newport News.
• Warrosquyoake Shire: Renamed just a few years later in 1637, this territory became modern-day Isle of Wight County.
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still live in the former Montgomery county.
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Which later became Isle of Wight County
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Don't remember why but I just saw this a few days ago.
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