Westmoreland County, Administrative county in Northern Neck, Virginia.
The county spans 253 square miles of territory, with 229 square miles of land and 24 square miles of water along the Potomac River.
Established in 1653 by the Virginia colony House of Burgesses, this territory separated from Northumberland County and took its name from the English county of Westmorland.
The Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace wine region maintains grape cultivation traditions and produces wines following specific regional standards.
Montross serves as the administrative center where residents access government services, including permits, licenses, and local administrative procedures.
Three major American historical figures were born in this county: George Washington, James Monroe, and Confederate General Robert E Lee.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1653
Capital city: Montross
Shares border with: Charles County, Essex County, St. Mary's County, Northumberland County, Richmond County, King George County
Website: http://westmoreland-county.org
GPS coordinates: 38.11000,-76.80000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 08:49
Stratford Hall
5.8 km
Westmoreland State Park
8.2 km
Mount Airy
15.4 km
St. Clement's Island State Park
12 km
Bell House
20.1 km
James Monroe Family Home Site
22.2 km
St. Francis Xavier Church and Newtown Manor House Historic District
18.4 km
Spence's Point
21.5 km
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
14.3 km
Bushfield (Mount Holly, Virginia)
8 km
Ingleside Vineyards
18.5 km
Blakistone Island Light
11.9 km
Blandfield
18.2 km
Piney Point Light
23.8 km
Panorama
3.8 km
Mount Pleasant
14.2 km
Cobb Point Bar Light
14.9 km
Ragged Point Light
18.1 km
Wirtland
18.9 km
Armstead T. Johnson High School
3.9 km
Wheatland
22.9 km
St. George's Episcopal Church
26.2 km
Blenheim
15.2 km
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
18.9 km
St. Matthew's Church
19.8 km
Glebe House of St. Anne's Parish
16.4 km
Linden
20.1 km
Kinsale Historic District
21.3 kmReviews
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