Lee County

Lee County is an administrative division in southwestern Virginia that covers land across the Appalachian Mountains with limestone formations. The Powell River runs through the area and shapes its natural landscape.

The county was established in 1792 when it separated from Russell County and took the name of Harry Lee, a former Governor of Virginia. This naming reflected respect for an important political figure of the early American Republic.

The county keeps local traditions alive through festivals and storytelling events that reflect the experiences of its residents. These gatherings show how the region maintains its heritage in everyday life.

The area offers various routes through its mountainous landscape, though careful planning helps with navigation. Spring and fall bring the most stable weather for exploring the region.

An area called 'the Cedars' displays limestone formations from the Ordovician period that create distinctive karst features. These geological structures shaped the landscape hundreds of millions of years ago and continue to mark the terrain today.

Location: Virginia

Inception: October 25, 1792

Capital city: Jonesville

Shares border with: Harlan County, Hancock County, Claiborne County, Bell County, Wise County, Scott County

Website: http://LeeCoVA.org

GPS coordinates: 36.71000,-83.13000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:57