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The Cities and communities of Nelson County, Virginia *
Afton, Arrington, Avon
Colleen
Faber
Gladstone, Greenfield
Lovingston (county seat)
Masseys Mill, Montebello
Nellysford, Norwood
Piney River
Roseland
Schuyler, Shipman
Incorporated cities in Virginia are independent of any county.
Any of the above communities which are such are not under the
jurisdiction of Nelson County, but are separate and complete independent
cities.
*This list of cities may not be complete. The list may contain towns, cities, villages, boroughs, townships, ghost towns and other populated places.
If you have information about any of these unlinked communities, please send it to us and we will add a page for that community. Some of these places above may only be neighborhoods or local area names and are not listed with the census at all or just included in a larger surrounding designated census area..
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Information &
Facts about Nelson County, Virginia
Government
Nelson County official website
County Administrator
Post Office Box 336
Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-7000
434-263-7004 FAX
Lovingston is the County seat for Nelson County
Statistics
Land area: 471 square miles
Elevation: from 300 feet near the James River to 4,000 feet in
the mountains
The population of Nelson County was:
1970 - 11,702
1980 - 12,204
1990 - 12,778
1998 - 13,800
2000 - 14,942
Population Density: 31 persons per square mile
Median age - 37.10 years
Income: (1992)
Per capita income: $16,080
Household income: $23,705
Location:
Nelson County is located in central Virginia
Climate:
Average rainfall: 44 inches per year
Average snowfall: 23 inches per year
Library:
Nelson County Library
Jefferson/Madison Regional Library
8521 Thomas Nelson Highway
P. O. Box 321
Lovingston, VA 22949-0321
Phone 434. 263.5904 | Fax: 434.263.5988
Schools:
Nelson County School Board
84 Courthouse Square
Lovingston, VA 22949-0276
Phone: (434) 263-7100
FAX: (434) 263-7115
History:
Formed in 1807 from Amherst County, Nelson County was named for
the third Governor of Virginia, Thomas Nelson, Jr. Nelson County
found fame when Earl Hammer, Jr. Started to write of his experiences
as a young man growing up here during the Depression. Later, his
writings became the basis for the heartwarming Waltons TV series.
Hurricane Camille struck the county in 1969 causing much devastation.
The recovery from the major hurricane also resulted in development
of new attractions, industry and the resurgence of older industries,
such as apple-growing.
Nelson County Historical Society
P. O. Box 474
Lovingston, VA 22949
Genealogy:
Attractions:
Everything you need to know about Nelson County may be found on this site
Oakridge Estate - Great example of a Southern Plantation
Please call for more information, 804-263-8676
This plantation was built in 1802.
The Walton Museum
See reproductions of the "Walton Home" with many furnishings
similar to what Earl Hammer Jr. Had in his original home in Schuyler.
Located in the Village of Schuyler.
Call 804-831-2000 for more information.
Woodson's Mill
Woodson's Mill is one of the finest examples of a 19th
century mill in the state of Virginia. Not only is it in good
condition, but it is still operating! It was originally built
in 1794 by Guiliford Campbell. At that time, it was known as the
"Big Piney Mill."
The Mill is open for visits on Saturdays, 8 to 5. It is located
on route 778 in nearby Lowesville. Please call ahead to confirm
hours of operation
Located high in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
For information, vacation packages, lodging reservations, and
conference information, please call: 800-266-2444
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