Virginia's Northern Neck
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2012
- George Washington was born here, in this rural peninsula between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Now, the Northern Neck is surrounded by the urban crescent of Washington, DC, Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Norfolk - all of the beauty and history of Virginia without the traffic. Small town charm, wineries, orchestras, waterfront, state and federal parks, preserved land and viewsheds. Hold your next meeting or gathering here. Come for a visit, or a lifetime!
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I live in montross. I love the northern neck!! ❤️❤️❤️
Nice place
[MY, 3RD GREAT GRANDFATHER CAME FROM ENGLAND ON THE MAYFLOWER OVER TO THE NEW WORLD AND SETTLED HERE IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA]🙏
My 10 great grandfather King Carter lived in Lancaster Va I live here now
The Amish are in Richmond County and Lancaster County and Northumberland Va
The narrator definitely doesn't have THE strongest NNK accent but it's certainly there...notice how he said, "throughout?" Reminds me of my grandparents. Though I grew up in Richmond County and am proud to be from the area, I could never live there again. When I go back to visit, it boggles me how little has changed. In fact, it seems every time I return, it looks more and more isolated and run-down.
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Interesting video. My mother’s ancestors were some of the first settlers on the Neck in the 1650’s. Maj. Edward Dale and his wife Diana Skipwith were in St.Mary Whitechapel parish and were 13th generation grandparents to my mom. I’m hoping to visit the area in the future.
That area of Lancaster County was one of the earliest areas of English settlement in the Northern Neck. St. Mary's Whitechapel has a beautiful cemetery, and nearby Lancaster VA Historical Society is a treasure-trove of genealogical papers and material. The Clerk's office in Lancaster was one of the few in VA that did not suffer a fire, so many of the records are still available. Let me know if you need more info!
@@lisahull1249 thanks. I know other descendant of the family who are genealogists have dug into those records over the years and we have a huge book taking the family line with records down to my 7x great grandparents in Tennessee. But if I get the chance to come back to Virginia, a trip to the courthouse and historical society is on the list!
Dales were distant relatives to my wife.
not to much to do but everyone knows everyone. and your kids can still play outside.
Rob, This area offers many pleasures consistent with a rural lifestyle, love of early American/Colonial history and the outdoors. As Daniel mentioned, safety is great so children can have more freedom than is possible in other more suburban settings; friendly neighbors are the norm, the way of life here. If you would like more info on life in the Northern Neck, you are welcome to contact me at 804.333.1919.