Amelia County, County of Virginia, United States
Located in central Virginia, Amelia County extends across 359 square miles of rolling hills between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Coastal Plain.
Created in 1735 from parts of Prince George and Brunswick counties, Amelia County received its name from Princess Amelia of Great Britain.
The Amelia County Fair presents local talents, produce, and crafts during summer, while Amelia Day celebrates the community each May before Mother's Day.
Richmond International Airport lies 51 miles northeast of the county, providing air travel options for the 13,265 residents recorded in 2020.
Confederate General Robert E. Lee stationed his army at Amelia Court House in April 1865, days before surrendering at Appomattox.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1734
Capital city: Amelia Court House
Shares border with: Powhatan County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, Nottoway County, Prince Edward County, Cumberland County
Website: http://ameliacova.com
GPS coordinates: 37.34000,-77.98000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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