Greene County

Greene County is an administrative division in Virginia with Stanardsville as its seat of government. The area stretches across rural land and is managed by a Board of Supervisors that oversees local affairs and public services.

The county was established in 1838 after being separated from Orange County and named for Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene. Its creation reflected the territorial reorganization happening in Virginia during that period.

The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library serves as a community gathering space where residents access books, programs, and educational events. It functions as a social hub that connects people through shared learning and local activities.

The visitor center in Stanardsville provides information about the region and its services. Good road connections make it easy to navigate through the county when exploring different communities and areas.

A natural gas explosion in 1979 destroyed the courthouse bell tower, but firefighters saved essential county records from destruction. The incident remains part of local memory as a moment when the community came together to protect what mattered most.

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: December 7, 2025 19:24