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The Land of Eden

The Land of Eden

Have you seen the Land of Eden? No, it’s not in Mesopotamia. At least not William Byrd’s Eden. Byrd’s original Land of Eden was in North Carolina. Continue reading “The Land of Eden”

Author crmapsPosted on 28 November 20172 March 2021Categories 18th Century, BoundariesTags dividing line, Eden, Edward Moseley, Leaksville, william byrd, William Mayo2 Comments on The Land of Eden

Why is there a bump on our boundary?

Have you ever noticed the peculiar step off in the boundary between North Carolina and Virginia at the northwest corner of Gates County?

Bump

Ever wonder why it is there? Continue reading “Why is there a bump on our boundary?”

Author crmapsPosted on 5 March 20136 March 2018Categories 18th CenturyTags boundary, dividing line, north carolina, virginia, william byrd9 Comments on Why is there a bump on our boundary?

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