2022 Map of Powellton

About this map

The Meherrin River flows across this landscape, where the colonial-era site of Fort Christanna and the nearby Ft Hill anchor the historical narrative of Brunswick County. This 2022 survey captures the area just south of Lawrenceville, showing a network of rural communities including Powellton, Ezell, and Greentown. The terrain is defined by a high density of family burial grounds, providing a significant resource for genealogical research. Named sites such as Sign Rock Cem, Lynch Cem, Rawlings Cem, and Sculthorp Cem are scattered among the many tributaries feeding the river, such as Great Cr and Little Coldwater Cr. The road network, including Dry Bread Rd and the Governor Harrison Pkwy, connects these dispersed settlements, reflecting a transition from early frontier outposts to a settled agricultural and residential interior.