Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County, highlighted in map of Virginia

Prince Edward was the younger brother of George III.

Prince Edward County may be most famous for its decision to close the public school system between 1960-64, the ultimate weapon used to block desegrgation. However, it's also the birthplace of Henry Draper, a medical doctor and astronomer who made some of the first photographs of the spectral lines of the stars and comets.

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Existing Virginia Counties
Geography of Virginia