Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Wilsons came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Wilsons in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Wilsons. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Wilsons:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of Virginia (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2004
(Available from Amazon.com)

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Wilsons. See our Misc Page for Wilsons for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wilsons. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Dinwiddie County: www.dinwiddieva.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/