WebLocated in the western Tidewater region of Virginia, Hanover County was created on November 26, 1719, from the area of New Kent County called St. Peter's Parish. It was named for the Electorate of Hanover in Germany, because King George I of Great Britain was Elector of Hanover at the time. The county was developed by planters moving west …

WebFloyd County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,476. Its county seat is the town of Floyd. Floyd County is included in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area.Named after Virginia politician John Floyd, the county was established in 1831.The county is located on the …

WebHistory. Greensville County was established in 1781 from Brunswick County.The county is probably named for Sir Richard Grenville, leader of the settlement on Roanoke Island, 1585.There is also belief that it may be named after Nathanael Greene, a major general of the Continental Army and one of George Washington's brightest officers.. An early …

WebAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 253 square miles (660 km 2), of which 229 square miles (590 km 2) is land and 24 square miles (62 km 2) (9.3%) is water. Located on the Northern Neck, the county is within the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA winemaking appellation.. Adjacent counties. Charles …

WebHanover County Public Schools is a school division headquartered in Ashland, Virginia. It serves approximately 17,000 students across 26 schools in Hanover County, including 15 elementary, four middle, and four high schools, one trade and technology center, one K–12 online school, and one alternative education school.. Schools. Schools in the Hanover …

WebIsle of Wight County is a county located in the Hampton Roads region of the U.S. state of Virginia.It was named after the Isle of Wight, England, south of the Solent, from where many of its early colonists had come. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,606. Its county seat is Isle of Wight, an unincorporated community.. Isle of Wight County is …

WebTazewell County (/ t æ z. w ɛ l /) is a county located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Virginia.As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,429. Its county seat is Tazewell.. Tazewell County is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area.Its economy was dependent on coal and iron of the Pocahontas Fields from the late 19th into …

WebHistory. The area was occupied at the time of English settlement by the Algonquian-speaking historic tribes of the Wicocomico, Chickacoan, and Patawomeck.The county was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1648 during a period of rapid population growth and geographic expansion. Settlement began in this area of the Northern Neck around …

WebThe median income for a household in the county was $49,876, and the median income for a family was $54,037. Males had a median income of $34,616 versus $25,578 for females. The per capita income poverty line, including 6.00% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over. Two Indian reservations exist in the county. They are the only ...

WebLouisa County was established in 1742 from Hanover County. ... Louisa County, Virginia - Demographic Profile (NH = Non-Hispanic) Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020 White alone (NH) 25,562 28,535 77.10% 75.90% Black …