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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The green hill of Powhatan's shield refers to its name (which means, "hill of the pow-wow") and the rural nature of the area. The dove, universal symbol of peace, was used by the Huguenots who settled in the area around 1700 as a sign that they wish to live peacefully with their Quaker and Anglican neighbours. The two black diamonds symbolize coal, and together with the golden tobacco leaves, they stand for the area's richest early resources. | The green hill of Powhatan's shield refers to its name (which means, "hill of the pow-wow") and the rural nature of the area. The dove, universal symbol of peace, was used by the Huguenots who settled in the area around 1700 as a sign that they wish to live peacefully with their Quaker and Anglican neighbours. The two black diamonds symbolize coal, and together with the golden tobacco leaves, they stand for the area's richest early resources. | ||