Gloucester (Virginia) Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
Gloucester is is a county in Virginia. Gloucester is located on Virginia's Middle Penninsula, directly across the York River from York County.
Gloucester was founded in 1651 from the original York River Shire. Gloucester is the site of Werowocomoco, the chief city of the Powhatan tribe prior to the arrival of the English. It is a mostly rural county, with large tracts of farmland and a large population of watermen. Its close proximity to the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown have shaped its history.
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