Rappahannock County

Rappahannock County spans 267 square miles across the northern Piedmont region, featuring rolling hills, farmland, and sections of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Virginia General Assembly established Rappahannock County in 1833, dividing it from Culpeper County to accommodate population growth in the northern region.

Local agricultural traditions continue through regular markets and fairs where farmers present their produce, maintaining connections to the region's farming heritage.

The county office in Washington manages property taxes, zoning regulations, and residential development while offering online access to administrative services.

The name Rappahannock originates from Algonquian word lappihanne, indicating a river with rapidly rising water levels in this geographic area.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1833

Capital city: Washington

Part of: Washington–Arlington–Alexandria metropolitan division

Shares border with: Fauquier County, Page County, Warren County, Madison County, Culpeper County

Website: http://rappahannockcountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.69000,-78.17000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:08