Bath County, Administrative county in Virginia, United States
Bath County is an administrative division located in western Virginia near the state border. The region is characterized by dense forests, rolling terrain, and small rural communities spread across its landscape.
The county was established in 1790 from portions of neighboring counties and named after England's mineral springs. This early founding connected the area to broader patterns of westward settlement in the Appalachian region.
The county maintains its rural character through two elementary schools and one high school, serving approximately 555 students across all grade levels.
Visitors should prepare for rural roads and limited services in small towns throughout the area. A car is the best way to explore, as communities are spread far apart across the region.
The area contains one of the region's major energy generation facilities that pumps water between different elevations to produce electricity. This installation plays an important role in supplying power to surrounding areas.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
