Greene County, County administrative division in Virginia, United States
Greene County spans across 156 square miles of land in Virginia, with Stanardsville functioning as its governmental center and principal town.
The county, established in 1838 from Orange County territory, received its name from Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, who led Continental Army forces.
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library serves Greene County residents through numerous programs, connecting the community with educational and literary resources.
The Greene County Board of Supervisors manages local affairs through regular public meetings and maintains essential services for over 20,000 residents.
A 1979 natural gas explosion destroyed the courthouse bell tower, yet firefighters successfully protected vital county records from destruction.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1838
Capital city: Stanardsville
Shares border with: Rockingham County, Page County, Madison County, Orange County, Albemarle County
Website: http://gcva.us
GPS coordinates: 38.30000,-78.47000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18
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