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January 28, 1834

Item Details: Record Id: 608
Description:  The Virginia General Assembly passed an act establishing the town of Evansville on the property of James Evans, adjoining the lands of John Wilkins and Hugh Evans in Preston County, governed by the following trustees: Hugh Evans, Henry Walters, John Wilkins, Benjamin Leach, and James Evans.
Source: Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia.
See Also: Ante-bellum. Government.
       

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