Sussex County

Sussex County is an administrative area in southeast Virginia with gentle rolling land and several small towns including Jarratt, Stony Creek, and Waverly. The region spans diverse terrain and is crossed by major transportation routes.

The county was established in 1754 from parts of Surry County and took its name from an English shire. This founding made it an important agricultural hub in colonial Virginia.

The Nottoway people, connected to the Powhatan Confederacy, left their mark on this land thousands of years ago. Their presence shaped how people later used and valued this region.

The area sits between Richmond and Hampton Roads with good access via Interstate 95 and US Highway 460. These road connections make it easy to visit and explore different parts of the county.

A major forest fire on April 5, 1943 destroyed over 12,000 acres in just a few hours and ranks among the largest ever recorded in Virginia. This event left a lasting mark on land management and fire awareness in the region.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1754

Capital city: Sussex

Shares border with: Prince George County, Surry County, Southampton County, Greensville County, Dinwiddie County

Website: http://sussexcountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 36.93000,-77.26000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25