Surry County

Surry County is an administrative area in southeastern Virginia with boundaries along the James River. The region contains riverside land, farmland, and several small communities connected by local roads.

The area was formed in 1652 from sections of neighboring James City County. Its name comes from the English county of Surrey, reflecting the colonial settlers' ties to their homeland.

The county maintains strong connections to its farming past through working plantations and colonial sites that still shape how residents relate to the landscape. These places remain active parts of community life rather than purely historical museums.

Visitors can easily travel from here to nearby historical sites like Jamestown and Williamsburg. A ferry connects the region to other points of the Historic Triangle for convenient day trips.

A nuclear power plant operating since the 1970s shapes the region's economic infrastructure. The facility is a visible landmark on the landscape, showing modernization alongside historical sites.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1652

Capital city: Surry

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Shares border with: James City County, Southampton County, Sussex County, Prince George County, Charles City County, Isle of Wight County

Website: https://surrycountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.11691,-76.88831

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26