Orange, County seat in Orange County, Virginia, United States
Description
Orange is the county seat of Orange County, Virginia, set across roughly three square miles of land. The town center features buildings from different eras, with a notable courthouse in Italian Villa style from the 1800s among them.
History
The town received its first post office in 1796 and gradually developed as a regional administrative center. During the Civil War, it became strategically important as a location for military operations and command.
Culture
The town's identity is tied to its role as a gathering place where locals and visitors encounter architecture reflecting more than two centuries of community life. The buildings here tell stories of how people worshipped, governed themselves, and came together during different eras.
Practical
The town center is easily walkable, with buildings concentrated along just a few streets. The location sits between Charlottesville and Washington D.C., making it accessible from either major city.
Did you know?
A church building served an unexpected role as a medical facility during wartime. This practical shift shows how places adapted their uses depending on what the moment demanded.
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