Statistical gazetteer of the state of Virginia, embracing important topographical and historical information from recent and original sources, together with the results of the last census population, in most cases, to 1854 . Sundays. 9 9X 17 A. M, 4 STAUNTON,. IVOODWARD & COALTER, Proprietors. GR GAZETTEER OF VIRGINIA. 251 of Clauley river, which, enters it from the right hand. The Kan-awha here attains a Avidth of 500 yards, and takes the name ofthe Great Kanawha. The falls, which occur about two milesbelow the junction, are somewhat remarkable for picturesquebeauty, and form the lim
Statistical gazetteer of the state of Virginia, embracing important topographical and historical information from recent and original sources, together with the results of the last census population, in most cases, to 1854 . Sundays. 9 9X 17 A. M, 4 STAUNTON,. IVOODWARD & COALTER, Proprietors. GR GAZETTEER OF VIRGINIA. 251 of Clauley river, which, enters it from the right hand. The Kan-awha here attains a Avidth of 500 yards, and takes the name ofthe Great Kanawha. The falls, which occur about two milesbelow the junction, are somewhat remarkable for picturesquebeauty, and form the limit of navigation. The whole streamis precipitated over a ledge of rocks 22 feet in height. Con-tinuing a north-western course, the river flows through a hillyregion, abounding in salt springs and stone coal, passes byCharleston and enters the Ohio at Point Pleasant. Abovethe mouth of Gauley river it bears the local name of New whole length is estimated at 400 miles, and the areadrained, including its affluents, according to Darby, is 10,800square miles. It is navigated by steamboats from its mouthabout seventy-five miles. Green Bank, a post office of Pocahontas county, Virginia. Green Bay, a post office of Prince Edward county, Virginia. Greenbott
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