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Alleghany County / Bath County

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
· Area 456 Square Miles / Area 545 Square Miles
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Alleghany County was formed in 1822 from Bath, Botetourt, and Monroe and was named for the Alleghany Mountains. At Fort Mann, a battle took place in 1763 between settlers and Indians led by Cornstalk. Bath County was formed in 1790 from Augusta, Greenbrier, and Botetourt and was probably named for the town of Bath in England. The Warm Springs and Hot Springs are in this county.
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