King George County, Administrative division in Virginia, United States
King George County spans 188 square miles along the Potomac River, containing 180 square miles of land and 8 square miles of water bodies.
The county was created in 1720 from Richmond County land and named after King George I of Great Britain, with reorganizations in 1776 and 1777.
The King George Fall Festival occurs each October, bringing the community together for parades, craft fairs, and firefighting fundraising activities.
The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division functions as the primary employer, supporting numerous jobs and economic growth in the region.
Confederate forces installed artillery at Mathias Point in 1861 to control the Potomac River, resulting in intense battles with Union troops.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1720
Capital city: King George
Shares border with: Charles County, Caroline County, Westmoreland County, Essex County, Stafford County
Website: http://king-george.va.us
GPS coordinates: 38.26000,-77.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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