Orange, County seat in Orange County, Virginia, United States
Orange spans 3.38 square miles of land at an elevation of 159 meters, situated 28 miles northeast of Charlottesville and 88 miles southwest of Washington D.C.
The town established its first U.S. Post Office in 1796, and the current courthouse, completed in 1859, displays Italian Villa architectural features.
Orange County maintains 33 registered historical places, with seven significant structures located within the town boundaries of Orange.
The town operates under a council-manager government system, with services funded through utility payments and local taxes collected from residents.
General Robert E. Lee established his headquarters in Orange during the Civil War, while St. Thomas Episcopal Church served as both a place of worship and hospital.
Location: Orange County
Inception: 1834
Elevation above the sea: 159 m
Website: http://townoforangeva.org
GPS coordinates: 38.24580,-78.10970
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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