All 95 Virginia Counties

County seat: Accomac

Accomack County covers the southern two-thirds of Virginia's Eastern Shore, a narrow peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. Seafood, poultry, agriculture and seasonal tourism drive the economy.

County seat: Charlottesville

Albemarle County surrounds the independent city of Charlottesville at the foot of the Blue Ridge. The county blends university-linked research, wineries, farmland and fast-growing suburban villages such as Crozet and Pantops.

County seat: Covington

Alleghany County sits in the Allegheny Highlands along the Jackson River, between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies. The county is known for outdoor recreation, rail history and the Clifton Forge arts community.

County seat: Amelia Court House

Amelia County is a rural county southwest of Richmond, known for farmland, small crossroads communities and a growing number of residents who commute toward the metro area.

County seat: Amherst

Amherst County lies between Lynchburg and the Blue Ridge, with the James River forming its eastern edge. Recreation along the river and reservoirs anchors the county's outdoor economy.

County seat: Appomattox

Appomattox County is best known as the place where the Civil War effectively ended in April 1865. Beyond the battlefield, the county is rural, wooded and centered on a small historic courthouse town.

County seat: Arlington

Arlington County is an urban county directly across the Potomac from Washington, DC. It has no independent city inside it and no other local government: the county runs schools, parks and services for communities such as Clarendon, Ballston, Rosslyn and Crystal City.

County seat: Staunton

Augusta County stretches across the central Shenandoah Valley, from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies. Farming, manufacturing and distribution anchor the economy, with growth concentrated near Staunton, Waynesboro and Fishersville.

County seat: Warm Springs

Bath County is Virginia's least densely populated county, tucked into the Allegheny Mountains. Warm Springs and Hot Springs have drawn visitors to their mineral waters since the 18th century.

County seat: Bedford

Bedford County lies between Roanoke and Lynchburg, with Smith Mountain Lake along its southern border. The county mixes lakefront living, farmland and the National D-Day Memorial in the town of Bedford.

County seat: Bland

Bland County is a rural mountain county on the Appalachian Plateau, crossed by I-77 and the Appalachian Trail. The Bland County Courthouse and the Big Walker Mountain overlook are local landmarks.

County seat: Fincastle

Botetourt County sits north of Roanoke along the James River, where the valley meets the mountains. Historic Fincastle, river recreation and growing industrial sites shape the county.

County seat: Lawrenceville

Brunswick County borders North Carolina in southside Virginia, a rural county of farmland and small towns along US 58. Lake Gaston and the Meherrin River add recreation and second-home development.

County seat: Grundy

Buchanan County lies in the coalfields of far southwest Virginia, along the Kentucky border. Mountain scenery, ATV trails and coal heritage define the county.

County seat: Buckingham

Buckingham County lies in the Piedmont south of Charlottesville, where the James River forms its southern boundary. The county is rural, with history at New Canton and recreation along the river.

County seat: Rustburg

Campbell County surrounds the independent city of Lynchburg on three sides, stretching from the James River to the Blue Ridge foothills. It is a mix of suburban growth, farmland and the historic town of Altavista.

County seat: Bowling Green

Caroline County lies midway between Richmond and Fredericksburg along I-95. Once almost entirely rural, it has seen warehouse and distribution growth along the interstate corridor.

County seat: Hillsville

Carroll County sits in the Blue Ridge plateau near the North Carolina line, known for the Blue Ridge Parkway, music heritage and the Hillsville flea market.

County seat: Charles City

Charles City County is a rural peninsula county between the James and Chickahominy rivers, home to some of Virginia's oldest plantations and a strong Native American heritage.

County seat: Charlotte Court House

Charlotte County is rural southside Virginia, known for the restored courthouse village and the Staunton River. Farming and small manufacturing support the county.

County seat: Chesterfield

Chesterfield County is a large suburban county south of Richmond, with a growing population and a mix of business parks, neighborhoods and riverfront parks along the James. Midlothian and Chester are its best-known communities.

County seat: Berryville

Clarke County sits at the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley between the Blue Ridge and the Shenandoah River. Horse farms, orchards and historic estates define the landscape.

County seat: New Castle

Craig County is a small mountain county northwest of Roanoke, known for the dramatic overlook at Paint Bank and abundant public land. It is one of Virginia's least populated counties.

County seat: Culpeper

Culpeper County lies in the rolling Piedmont between Fredericksburg and the Blue Ridge, known for its historic downtown, Civil War battlefields and growing commuter population.

County seat: Cumberland

Cumberland County is a small rural county in the Piedmont west of Richmond, best known for Cumberland State Forest and the James River's northern bank.

County seat: Clintwood

Dickenson County lies in the rugged coalfields of southwest Virginia between the Pound and Russell Fork rivers. Coal heritage and outdoor recreation, including the Breaks, shape the county.

County seat: Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie County borders Petersburg and is home to the Petersburg National Battlefield's Five Forks unit and a large motorsports complex. Industrial parks along I-85 have drawn distribution investment.

County seat: Tappahannock

Essex County sits on the Rappahannock River in the Northern Neck, with a county seat known for its historic downtown and riverfront. Agriculture and river-based recreation support the county.

County seat: Fairfax

Fairfax County is Virginia's most populous locality, stretching from the Potomac River to the Occoquan. It contains major business districts at Tysons, Reston, Herndon and McLean, plus communities such as Annandale, Springfield and Burke. Its county seat, the City of Fairfax, is a separate independent city.

County seat: Warrenton

Fauquier County lies at the foot of the Blue Ridge west of Fairfax County, known for horse farms, wineries and the historic town of Warrenton. Commuter growth continues along the US 29 corridor.

County seat: Floyd

Floyd County is a Blue Ridge plateau county known for its music heritage, farms and the Friday Night Jamboree. The Parkway runs along its southern edge.

County seat: Palmyra

Fluvanna County sits along the James River east of Charlottesville, with a rural landscape and growing lakeside communities at Lake Monticello.

County seat: Rocky Mount

Franklin County stretches from the Blue Ridge to Smith Mountain Lake, a lake created by damming the Roanoke River. The county combines lake recreation with manufacturing and agriculture.

County seat: Winchester

Frederick County wraps around the independent city of Winchester in the lower Shenandoah Valley. Apple orchards, manufacturing and warehouse growth along I-81 define the county.

County seat: Pearisburg

Giles County lies along the New River in the Valley and Ridge province, with the Appalachian Trail crossing its ridges. The county has paper-mill heritage and dramatic river scenery.

County seat: Gloucester

Gloucester County sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York and Rappahannock rivers, known for the Coleman Bridge, waterfront villages and a strong seafood heritage.

County seat: Goochland

Goochland County lies west of Richmond along the James River, a rural county with estates, farms and a growing business presence at West Creek.

County seat: Independence

Grayson County sits in Virginia's highest mountains, containing Mount Rogers and the Grayson Highlands. The county is a destination for hiking, music and Christmas tree farming.

County seat: Stanardsville

Greene County sits at the eastern foot of the Blue Ridge north of Charlottesville, with Shenandoah National Park along its western border and rapid residential growth.

County seat: Emporia

Greensville County borders North Carolina along I-95, with Emporia as its county seat and a separate independent city. Logistics and manufacturing along the interstate drive employment.

County seat: Halifax

Halifax County sits in southside Virginia along the North Carolina line, with the Dan River, tobacco heritage and a growing motorsports and tourism sector at South Boston Speedway and Virginia International Raceway.

County seat: Hanover

Hanover County lies north of Richmond along I-95, home to Kings Dominion, historic courthouse villages and fast-growing suburban communities such as Mechanicsville and Ashland.

County seat: Henrico

Henrico County wraps around Richmond's north and east sides and is one of Virginia's largest counties. It contains Short Pump, Glen Allen, Innsbrook and the eastern Henrico waterfront, with a major employment base in healthcare, finance and logistics.

County seat: Martinsville

Henry County surrounds the independent city of Martinsville near the North Carolina line. Once a textile and furniture center, it has rebuilt around motorsports, manufacturing and the Smith River corridor.

County seat: Monterey

Highland County is a small mountain county in Virginia's Alleghenies, known for sheep farming, maple syrup and the straight-line border with West Virginia.

County seat: Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight County sits west of the James River in Hampton Roads, combining rural farmland, historic Smithfield and growing residential and industrial development along US 460 and Route 17.

County seat: Williamsburg

James City County adjoins Williamsburg and is home to Jamestown and much of the Colonial National Historical Park. Tourism, retirement communities and suburban growth define the county.

County seat: King and Queen Court House

King and Queen County is a rural county on the Middle Peninsula between the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers, with a long agricultural history and very little commercial development.

County seat: King George

King George County sits on the Potomac River east of Fredericksburg, home to the Dahlgren naval base and a mix of waterfront communities and farmland.

County seat: King William

King William County sits on the Middle Peninsula along the Pamunkey River, known for the Pamunkey Indian Reservation and rural landscapes between Richmond and the Northern Neck.

County seat: Lancaster

Lancaster County is a Northern Neck county on the Rappahannock River, known for waterfront estates, the historic village of Irvington and the Tides Inn.

County seat: Jonesville

Lee County is Virginia's westernmost county, bordering Kentucky and Tennessee at the Cumberland Gap. Coal heritage and outdoor recreation define the area.

County seat: Leesburg

Loudoun County stretches from the Potomac River to the Blue Ridge and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. The eastern half holds Ashburn, Sterling and the data center corridor; the west remains horse country and vineyards.

County seat: Louisa

Louisa County lies between Charlottesville and Richmond, centered on Lake Anna, a reservoir that anchors a large seasonal and retirement community. The county is mostly rural.

County seat: Lunenburg

Lunenburg County is a rural southside county on the Piedmont, known for its courthouse village, farmland and the historic Lunenburg Correctional Center site.

County seat: Madison

Madison County sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge north of Charlottesville, known for Montpelier, vineyards and rolling farmland.

County seat: Mathews

Mathews County sits on the Middle Peninsula's eastern tip, surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay, Mobjack Bay and the Piankatank River. Waterfront life and boatbuilding define the county.

County seat: Boydton

Mecklenburg County borders North Carolina and surrounds Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake, making it a regional destination for boating and lake homes. Clarksville sits on the lake.

County seat: Saluda

Middlesex County sits between the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers on the Middle Peninsula, with historic Urbanna and a strong boating culture.

County seat: Christiansburg

Montgomery County surrounds the independent city of Radford and includes Virginia Tech's home community of Blacksburg. Technology, higher education and manufacturing anchor the economy.

County seat: Lovingston

Nelson County lies in the Blue Ridge foothills south of Charlottesville, known for Wintergreen Resort, wineries, orchards and the Rockfish River valley.

County seat: New Kent

New Kent County sits between Richmond and Williamsburg along I-64, a fast-growing county with wineries, golf communities and rural land.

County seat: Eastville

Northampton County covers the southern tip of the Eastern Shore, where the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel begins. Cape Charles, fishing villages and barrier-island beaches define the county.

County seat: Heathsville

Northumberland County sits at the mouth of the Potomac on the Northern Neck, with waterfront communities, historic churches and a strong retiree population.

County seat: Nottoway

Nottoway County is a rural southside county on US 460 between Petersburg and Lynchburg, with historic Crewe and Blackstone at its center.

County seat: Orange

Orange County lies in the central Piedmont between Charlottesville and Fredericksburg, known for James Madison's Montpelier, vineyards and farmland.

County seat: Luray

Page County sits in the Shenandoah Valley between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountain, home to Luray Caverns and the Shenandoah River's South Fork.

County seat: Stuart

Patrick County lies in Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills along the North Carolina border, known for its music heritage and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

County seat: Chatham

Pittsylvania County surrounds the independent city of Danville along the North Carolina border. Textile and tobacco history gives way to advanced manufacturing at the Southern Virginia Mega Site and lake recreation at Leesville.

County seat: Powhatan

Powhatan County lies west of Richmond along the James River, a rural county with horse farms and growing residential development along US 60.

County seat: Farmville

Prince Edward County is home to Farmville, Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. The county combines education, healthcare and a growing outdoor recreation sector on the Appomattox River.

County seat: Prince George

Prince George County sits east of Petersburg and Hopewell along the Appomattox and James rivers, with a large industrial base and the Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee) installation.

County seat: Manassas

Prince William County is a large Northern Virginia county stretching from the Potomac to the Bull Run Mountains. It includes Manassas, Woodbridge, Dale City and Gainesville, with major employment in logistics, technology and government services.

County seat: Pulaski

Pulaski County sits in the New River Valley, with Claytor Lake and the New River Trail anchoring outdoor recreation. Manufacturing and the Volvo plant have long driven employment.

County seat: Washington

Rappahannock County is a small, rural county at the foot of the Blue Ridge, known for farms, vineyards and the village of Little Washington.

County seat: Warsaw

Richmond County sits on the Northern Neck between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, a rural county with significant waterfront and farmland.

County seat: Salem

Roanoke County wraps around the independent city of Roanoke and the city of Salem, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Roanoke River valley. It is a suburban and outdoor-recreation county with strong healthcare and manufacturing employment.

County seat: Lexington

Rockbridge County lies in the southern Shenandoah Valley between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies, home to Natural Bridge, Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University.

County seat: Harrisonburg

Rockingham County surrounds Harrisonburg in the central Shenandoah Valley, a major agricultural county with poultry, dairy and the Shenandoah Valley's largest farmers market.

County seat: Lebanon

Russell County lies in the Clinch River valley of southwest Virginia, with coal heritage, the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve and a growing outdoor tourism sector.

County seat: Gate City

Scott County sits in Virginia's far southwest corner near the Tennessee line, with the North Fork of the Holston River, Natural Tunnel and a strong outdoor recreation focus.

County seat: Woodstock

Shenandoah County stretches the length of the Shenandoah Valley's North Fork, with historic Woodstock, Strasburg and New Market. Poultry, agriculture and tourism support the county.

County seat: Marion

Smyth County sits in the mountains of southwest Virginia between the Blue Ridge and the Holston River valley, with Marion as its commercial center and Hungry Mother State Park nearby.

County seat: Courtland

Southampton County borders North Carolina along the Meherrin and Nottoway rivers, a rural county known for peanuts, cotton and the Boykin's Tavern historic site.

County seat: Spotsylvania

Spotsylvania County lies just west and south of Fredericksburg along I-95, containing some of the Civil War's most fought-over ground plus fast-growing suburban communities.

County seat: Stafford

Stafford County sits on the Potomac River north of Fredericksburg, one of the fastest-growing counties in the region. Government contracting, commuter rail and historic sites define it.

County seat: Surry

Surry County sits across the James River from Jamestown, a rural county with historic plantations, farmland and the Hog Island Wildlife Management Area.

County seat: Sussex

Sussex County borders the Nottoway and Meherrin rivers in southside Virginia, a rural county with peanut and cotton farming and historic plantation sites.

County seat: Tazewell

Tazewell County sits on the Appalachian Plateau in far southwest Virginia, with dramatic mountain scenery, coal heritage and the summit of Burke's Garden.

County seat: Front Royal

Warren County sits at the northern entrance to Shenandoah National Park, where the Shenandoah River's North and South forks meet at Front Royal. River recreation and tourism anchor the county.

County seat: Abingdon

Washington County sits in far southwest Virginia between the Blue Ridge and the Holston River, with Abingdon as its county seat and a strong arts, outdoor and manufacturing base.

County seat: Montross

Westmoreland County is the birthplace of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and James Monroe, a Northern Neck county of riverfront estates and farmland.

County seat: Wise

Wise County sits in Virginia's coalfields along the Kentucky border, with the University of Virginia's College at Wise and the High Knob recreation area.

County seat: Wytheville

Wythe County sits at the crossroads of I-77 and I-81 in southwest Virginia, with the historic town of Wytheville, Shot Tower Historical State Park and a growing tourism and logistics base.

County seat: Yorktown

York County sits on the Virginia Peninsula between the York and Poquoson rivers, centered on historic Yorktown and the Colonial Parkway. It combines tourism, military employment and suburban living.