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From: "Ken Christison" <>
Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 13:23:19 -0500
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Actually, the term "lightwood" in these parts refers to the
resinous wood of the pine tree. The old long leaf pine was
and is full of resin and makes a good fire starter since it burns
like it was soaked in kerosene.

Lightwood Swamp is located between Wakefield and Berlin in
Southampton County. A very useful site for locating geographical
nameplaces is at:
http://www-nmd.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html

Take care.

Ken Christison
Conway, NC

http://www2.coastalnet.com/~s7f7s3gt/index.html


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Drake" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 1:25 PM
Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County


> Forgot: "Lightwood swamp" is unknown to me, however the expression means "punk- like" wood, used
to carry fire and to illuminate. Betcha' Eve knows....what say you, Madam :) Paul
> -----Original Message-----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 8:05 AM
> Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County
>
>
> Can someone please offer advice about finding this area and also the
> "main Blackwater Swamp". Thanks as always for help.
>
> Marilyn Symonds


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