Isle of Wight County, Administrative county in Virginia, United States
Isle of Wight County extends over 363 square miles along the James River, incorporating both land territories and water surfaces in southeastern Virginia.
Established in 1634 during colonial times, Isle of Wight County stands as one of the earliest administrative divisions created in the North American territories.
St. Luke's Church, constructed during the 17th century, represents the architectural and religious traditions as the oldest church structure in Virginia.
The county maintains two incorporated towns, Smithfield and Windsor, providing residents with administrative services, educational facilities, and recreational spaces.
The local military unit, Company F of the 61st Virginia Infantry Regiment, carried the name Isle of Wight Avengers during the Civil War period.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1634
Capital city: Isle of Wight
Shares border with: Newport News, Suffolk, Franklin, Southampton County, Surry County
Website: https://co.isle-of-wight.va.us
GPS coordinates: 36.89537,-76.72481
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
Bacon's Castle
24 km
James River Bridge
24 km
Chippokes Plantation State Park
26.9 km
The Mariners' Museum
27.6 km
Virginia Living Museum
27.5 km
Windsor Castle
12.5 km
Virginia War Museum
28 km
Ferguson Center for the Arts
27.9 km
Huntington Park
27.9 km
Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge
17.8 km
Kings Highway Bridge
16.7 km
Fort Boykin
18.1 km
Old Brick Church
23.4 km
Denbigh Plantation Site
27.3 km
Fort Huger
24.6 km
P. D. Gwaltney, Jr., House
12.9 km
Smithfield Historic District
12.7 km
Bay Point Farm
19.4 km
Nansemond River Bridge
20.7 km
Old Isle of Wight Courthouse
12.7 km
Causey's Mill
28.1 km
Cedar Hill Cemetery
21.8 km
Fort Crafford
27.6 km
Riddick House
21.7 km
Enos House
27.9 km
Suffolk Historic District
22.4 km
Holland Historic District (Suffolk, Virginia)
24.1 km
Building at 216 Bank Street
22.5 kmReviews
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