Lunenburg County, Virginia
Lunenburg County, Virginia is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,936. The county seat is Lunenburg.
History[edit | edit source]
Lunenburg County was established on May 1, 1746, from Brunswick County. It was named for the former Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg in Germany, which was held by the House of Hanover, the ruling family of Great Britain at the time. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 432 square miles (1,120 km²), of which 432 square miles (1,120 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) (0.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Charlotte County (north)
- Mecklenburg County (east)
- Brunswick County (south)
- Nottoway County (west)
- Prince Edward County (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the census of 2020, there were 11,936 people, 4,800 households, and 3,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60.2% White, 37.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
Government and infrastructure[edit | edit source]
The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors, with each member representing one of the county's seven districts. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, a Department of Social Services, and a Public School System.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Lunenburg County is primarily based on agriculture, with tobacco being a significant crop. Other industries include manufacturing, retail, and services.
Education[edit | edit source]
Lunenburg County is served by the Lunenburg County Public Schools system, which includes Kenbridge Elementary School, Victoria Elementary School, and Central High School.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- William Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia from 1910 to 1914.
- Edward R. Murrow, renowned broadcast journalist.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lunenburg County, Virginia
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External links[edit | edit source]
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