Lunenburg County, Virginia

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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

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

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

• Charlotte County (north)
• Mecklenburg County (east)
• Brunswick County (south)
• Nottoway County (west)
• Prince Edward County (northwest)

Demographics

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

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

The economy of Lunenburg County is primarily based on agriculture, with tobacco being a significant crop. Other industries include manufacturing, retail, and services.

Education

Lunenburg County is served by the Lunenburg County Public Schools system, which includes Kenbridge Elementary School, Victoria Elementary School, and Central High School.

Communities

Towns

• Kenbridge
• Victoria

Unincorporated communities

• Fort Mitchell
• Lunenburg
• Rehoboth

Notable people

• William Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia from 1910 to 1914.
• Edward R. Murrow, renowned broadcast journalist.

See also

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