Nottoway County, Virginia

Nottoway_County_Courthouse

Nottoway County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Founded	1789
Seat	Nottoway
Area
• Total	316 sq mi (820 km2)
• Land	314 sq mi (810 km2)
• Water	2.2 sq mi (6 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	15,001
• Density	47/sq mi (18/km2)
Website	[[1] www.nottoway.org/%20www.nottoway.org]]

Nottoway County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,001. Its county seat is Nottoway. The county was established in 1789 from parts of Amelia County.

History

Nottoway County was formed in 1789 from Amelia County. It was named for the Nottoway people, a Native American tribe that lived in the area. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 316 square miles (820 km²), of which 314 square miles (810 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.7%) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 15,001 people, 5,000 households, and 3,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60% White, 35% Black or African American, 1% Native American, 1% Asian, and 3% from two or more races.

Communities

Towns

• Blackstone
• Burkeville
• Crewe

Unincorporated communities

• Nottoway
• Wilson

Education

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

Economy

The economy of Nottoway County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services playing significant roles. The county is known for its production of tobacco, soybeans, and other crops.

Transportation

Nottoway County is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 460 and U.S. Route 360. The Norfolk Southern Railway also runs through the county, providing freight rail service.

Notable People

• John Doe, a notable figure in the county's history.

See also

• List of counties in Virginia
• Nottoway people
• American Civil War

External links

• Official website