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EDC describes phased study of Poor House Tract; historic survey planned

Northumberland County Planning Commission · April 1, 2026
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An Economic Development Commission member told the Planning Commission that the EDC is pursuing a phased investigation of the Poor House Tract, including grant-seeking, a spring site visit by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and possible industrial, housing and recreational uses.

Members of the Economic Development Commission outlined plans Wednesday to study the Poor House Tract with a multi-phase approach and to seek grant funding for each phase.

Maurice Johnson, an EDC member in the audience, said he met with the Assistant County Administrator and the EDC executive director to develop an initial investigation and is hopeful the Board…

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