Amelia County, Virginia
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Amelia County, Virginia | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Founded | 1735 |
| County seat | Amelia Court House |
| Area | |
| • Total | 359 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Land | 355 sq mi (920 km2) |
| • Water | 4 sq mi (10 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,690 |
| • Density | 35/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 |
Amelia County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,690. Its county seat is Amelia Court House.
History[edit | edit source]
Amelia County was created in 1735 from parts of Prince George and Brunswick counties. It was named in honor of Princess Amelia of Great Britain, daughter of King George II.
During the American Civil War, Amelia County was the site of the Battle of Amelia Springs and the Battle of Sayler's Creek, which were part of the Appomattox Campaign.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 359 square miles (930 km²), of which 355 square miles (920 km²) is land and 4 square miles (10 km²) (1.1%) is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 12,690 people, 4,900 households, and 3,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile (14/km²).
Government and Politics[edit | edit source]
Amelia County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which consists of five members elected from single-member districts. The county is part of Virginia's 7th congressional district.
Education[edit | edit source]
The county is served by Amelia County Public Schools, which includes Amelia County High School, Amelia County Middle School, and Amelia County Elementary School.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Otto Warmbier, an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Amelia County, Virginia
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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