Bower 's Hill became a crossroads as highways and railroads were built through the area in the 20th century .
Bower 's Hill was in now - extinct Norfolk County near the northeastern edge of the Great Dismal Swamp .
Bower 's Hill , which was in now - extinct Norfolk County near the northeastern edge of the Great Dismal Swamp , became a crossroads as highways and railroads were built through the area in the 20th century .