Dismal Swamp

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Dis·mal Swamp or Great Dis·mal Swamp (d

A swampy region of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina. The heavily forested area has been greatly reduced by drainage. George Washington surveyed the Dismal Swamp in 1763.

Dismal Swamp, Great Dismal Swamp

(Placename) a coastal marshland in SE Virginia and NE North Carolina: partly reclaimed. Area: about 1940 sq. km (750 sq. miles). Area before reclamation: 5200 sq. km (2000 sq. miles)

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