Charlotte County

Charlotte County is an administrative county in Virginia with Charlotte Court House serving as its seat of government. The region consists of rural communities spread across farmland and forested areas.

The county was established in 1764 as a division from Lunenburg County and named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. This creation was part of Virginia's colonial administrative expansion during that period.

The county's rural character shapes how residents and visitors experience the landscape, with farmland, forests, and small family-owned businesses defining daily life across the region.

Administrative offices in Charlotte Court House provide local services for those needing information about property or governance matters. The rural spread of communities means traveling by car is necessary to explore different parts of the county.

Keysville, the county's largest community, and Phenix, its smallest incorporated place, demonstrate the range of settlement sizes across this rural area. This contrast between larger and smaller communities shapes the character of the region.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1764

Capital city: Charlotte Court House

Shares border with: Prince Edward County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Halifax County, Campbell County, Appomattox County

Website: https://charlottecountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.01000,-78.66000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22