Nelson County, County administrative center in Lovingston, Virginia, US
Nelson County spans 474 square miles across Virginia's Blue Ridge region, encompassing mountains, forests, and the James River along its southeastern boundary.
The county, established in 1807, carries the name of Thomas Nelson Jr., who signed the Declaration of Independence and served as Virginia's governor.
The Nelson Memorial Library in Lovingston functions as an educational center, providing resources and programs that connect residents with literature and learning.
The Virginia Department of Transportation maintains the county roads, including Interstate 64, US Route 29, and US Route 60 that traverse the region.
Nelsonite, Virginia's state rock discovered in this county, contains high concentrations of titanium-bearing ilmenite and phosphate-rich apatite minerals.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1807
Capital city: Lovingston
Shares border with: Albemarle County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Augusta County, Buckingham County, Rockbridge County
Website: http://nelsoncounty-va.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.79000,-78.88000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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