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Louisia County
Genealogy and History
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County History
Established in 1742 from Hanover County, Louisa County is named for Princes Louise of Great Britain the youngest daughter of King George II and the wife of King Frederick V of Denmark. Patrick Henry lived in Louisa County for a short time, on Roundabout Creek. Thomas Johnson was a representative of Louisa County in the House of Burgesses. Patrick Henry won his first election in 1765, to represent Louisa County.

COMMUNITIES
Apple Grove - Bumpass - Cuckoo - Gum Spring - Holly Grove - Orchid - Trevilians

FAMOUS CITIZENS
James Waddel Alexander - Arthur P Bagby - Dabney Carr - John Mercer Langston - John Overton

HISTORICAL PLACES
Green Springs Historic District - Jerdone Castle - Lake Anna - Twin Oaks Community

TOWNS
Gordonsville - Louisa - Mineral

Surrounding Counties

| Orange | Spotsylvania | Hanover | Goochland | Fluvanna | Albemarle |