Shacklefords, Virginia facts for kids
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Shacklefords, Virginia
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 Shacklefords, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Shacklefords, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Shacklefords is a small place in King and Queen County, Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
The community gets its name from the Shackleford family. The first person from this family to come to the Virginia colony was Roger Shackelford. He was born in 1629 in a place called Old Alresford in England. Sometimes, the family name is spelled "Shackelford" and sometimes "Shackleford."
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The Shackleford Family History
The Shackleford family has a long history. Roger Shackelford was first mentioned in Gloucester County in 1658. This was when he received a grant of land.
Where the Name Came From
The family name probably came from a village in England called Shackleford. This village is close to where Roger Shackelford was born. It's also not far from London.
Famous Connections
The Shackleford family name is also found in other places. For example, Shackleford Banks is a barrier island in North Carolina. Shackelford County, Texas is also named after descendants of the family.
An interesting fact is that a branch of the Shackelford family from Orange, Virginia is connected to President Thomas Jefferson. His wife, Martha Wayles, was also a descendant of this family.
Shacklefords Post Office
The post office in Shacklefords started a long time ago, in the year 1800. At one point, the name of the post office was spelled with an apostrophe, like "Shackleford's."
Historic Places in Shacklefords
Several places near Shacklefords are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are special because of their history or architecture.
- Dixon
- Kempsville
- King and Queen Courthouse Green Historic District
These sites help us learn about the past of Shacklefords and the surrounding area.
