Northumberland County, Administrative division in Virginia, United States
The county covers 286 square miles of territory along the Northern Neck, including 191 square miles of land and 94 square miles of water surfaces.
Northumberland County formed from York County in 1648, during a period when English settlers established permanent communities in the Virginia Colony.
The region maintains connections to Native American heritage through archaeological sites and historical records of the Wicocomico and Chickacoan tribes.
Local government offices in Heathsville manage county services, including public works, tax collection, and community development programs.
The county influenced the formation of 116 out of 172 Virginia counties through territorial divisions and administrative restructuring.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1648
Capital city: Heathsville
Shares border with: Richmond County, Westmoreland County, Lancaster County, St. Mary's County
Website: https://co.northumberland.va.us
GPS coordinates: 37.86000,-76.38000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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