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Pittsylvania was cut off from Halifax in 1767, and the courthouse was built here. In 1769 a town named Chatham was established here on lands of James Roberts. A few years later Samuel Calland opened a store, and the town took his name. In 1777 Henry County was cut off from Pittsylvania, and the county seat moved to Competition, which was more centrally located. The name Competition became Chatham in 18__.
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