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Caroline County, County administrative division in eastern Virginia, US

Caroline County spans 537 square miles of land and water, positioned 30 miles north of Richmond and 32 miles south of Fredericksburg.

Established in 1728, Caroline County was named after British queen Caroline of Ansbach and developed through tobacco cultivation during colonial times.

The Virginia State Fair relocated to Meadow Event Park in Caroline County during 2009, bringing agricultural exhibits and entertainment to the region.

The county seat of Bowling Green manages administrative services, while Port Royal serves as a river access point on the Rappahannock River.

Caroline County marked the beginning of thoroughbred horse racing in North America through the import of Arabian horses from England.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1728

Capital city: Bowling Green

Shares border with: King George County, King and Queen County, Hanover County, Essex County, King William County, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County

Website: http://co.caroline.va.us

GPS coordinates: 38.03000,-77.35000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 02:19

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