Greensville County

Greensville County is an administrative county in southeastern Virginia with mixed landscapes of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and farmland. The region comprises several small towns and balances rural character with urban functions.

The area was established as a separate county in 1781 during the American Revolution when it split from Brunswick County. River transportation shaped its economic development for generations.

The establishment of a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People chapter in 1940 marked an important step in civil rights progress.

The area is served by major highways including Interstate 95, best explored by car since locations are spread throughout the county. Plan for driving time between towns and communities.

A substantial industrial complex with certified manufacturing space attracts factories and logistics companies to the area. This economic focus has shaped local development in recent decades.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1780

Capital city: Emporia

Shares border with: Dinwiddie County, Brunswick County, Sussex County, Southampton County, Northampton County, Emporia

Website: http://greensvillecountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 36.67000,-77.56000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27