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Category: Did You Know

Strategically located

Posted on November 14, 2018 (November 21, 2018) by Scott Layman

New Kent is strategically located directly between two of the nation’s most dynamic MSA’s; Richmond Petersburg and Williamsburg-Hampton Roads. […]

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New Kent has a total area

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Scott Layman

New Kent has a total area of 223 square miles, of which 210 square miles is land and 14 square miles is water. […]

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Chickahominy River

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Scott Layman

The Chickahominy River borders the county to the south, the Pamunkey and York rivers border it to the north and east. […]

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top 100 fastest growing counties in America

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Scott Layman

In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau rated New Kent County among the top 100 fastest growing counties in America. […]

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Kent England

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Scott Layman

New Kent County was established in 1654. The county is named for Kent, England. […]

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Martha Washington and Letitia Christian Tyler

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Scott Layman

New Kent County is the birthplace of two U. S. Presidents’ wives – Martha Washington and Letitia Christian Tyler. […]

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Did You Know?

  • New Kent is strategically located directly between two of the nation’s most dynamic MSA’s; Richmond Petersburg and Williamsburg-Hampton Roads.
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