Greensville County, Virginia

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County in Virginia, United States

Greensville County

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Greensville County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,139. Its county seat is Emporia, which is also an independent city that is not part of the county but serves as its administrative center.

History

Greensville County was established in 1781 from Brunswick County. The county was named for Sir Richard Grenville, leader of the Roanoke Colony and an important figure in the early history of Virginia.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 297 square miles (770 km²), of which 295 square miles (764 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.7%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Brunswick County - northwest
• Dinwiddie County - north
• Sussex County - northeast
• Southampton County - east
• Northampton County, North Carolina - south

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 11,139 people, 4,000 households, and 2,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 37.8 people per square mile (14.6/km²).

Government and infrastructure

The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's operations. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, which provides law enforcement services.

Education

Greensville County is served by the Greensville County Public Schools system, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.

Transportation

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 95, U.S. Route 58, and U.S. Route 301.

Communities

Independent city

• Emporia

Unincorporated communities

• Jarratt
• Skippers

Notable people

• Richard Grenville, for whom the county is named.

See also

• List of counties in Virginia
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Greensville County, Virginia

External links

• Official website