What was the largest city in Virginia in 1860?

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In 1860, the largest city in Virginia was Richmond, with a population of 37,910. The second largest city is Petersburg, with a population of 18,266.

Rank	City	1860 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Richmond	37,910	3.2%
2	Petersburg	18,266	2.7%
3	Norfolk	14,620	0.2%
4	Wheeling	14,083	2.1%
5	Alexandria	12,652	3.8%

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Virginia (1860 Census)