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| name = Brunswick County<br />
| official_name = County of Brunswick<br />
| settlement_type = County<br />
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| image_map = Map of Virginia highlighting Brunswick County.svg<br />
| map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of Virginia<br />
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| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = [[United States]]<br />
| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Virginia]]<br />
| established_title = Founded<br />
| established_date = 1720<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Lawrenceville, Virginia|Lawrenceville]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 569<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 566<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 3.2<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 15549<br />
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| time_zone = Eastern<br />
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'''Brunswick County''' is a county located in the southern part of the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,549. The county seat is [[Lawrenceville, Virginia|Lawrenceville]]. The county was established in 1720 from parts of [[Prince George County, Virginia|Prince George County]] and [[Isle of Wight County, Virginia|Isle of Wight County]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Brunswick County was named for the [[Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg]], which was the ancestral home of [[King George I of Great Britain]]. The county has a rich history, including its role in the [[American Civil War]] and its agricultural heritage, particularly in the production of [[Brunswick stew]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 569 square miles (1,470 km²), of which 566 square miles (1,470 km²) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) (0.6%) is water. The county is part of the [[Piedmont (United States)|Piedmont]] region of Virginia.<br />
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== Adjacent counties ==<br />
* [[Lunenburg County, Virginia|Lunenburg County]] - north<br />
* [[Mecklenburg County, Virginia|Mecklenburg County]] - west<br />
* [[Greensville County, Virginia|Greensville County]] - east<br />
* [[Dinwiddie County, Virginia|Dinwiddie County]] - northeast<br />
* [[Northampton County, North Carolina|Northampton County, North Carolina]] - south<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 15,549 people, 6,000 households, and 4,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 56.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 41.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 2.3% from other races.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Brunswick County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its production of [[tobacco]], [[soybeans]], and [[corn]]. Additionally, the county has several manufacturing facilities and a growing service sector.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Brunswick County is served by [[Brunswick County Public Schools (Virginia)|Brunswick County Public Schools]], which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The county is also home to [[Saint Paul's College (Virginia)|Saint Paul's College]], a historically black college located in Lawrenceville.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Brunswick County include:<br />
* [[Interstate 85 (Virginia)|Interstate 85]]<br />
* [[U.S. Route 1 (Virginia)|U.S. Route 1]]<br />
* [[U.S. Route 58 (Virginia)|U.S. Route 58]]<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Lawrenceville, Virginia|Lawrenceville]] (county seat)<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Alberta, Virginia|Alberta]]<br />
* [[Brodnax, Virginia|Brodnax]]<br />
* [[Ebony, Virginia|Ebony]]<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[James Solomon Russell]], founder of Saint Paul's College<br />
* [[John Banister]], a signer of the Articles of Confederation<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Brunswick County, Virginia]]<br />
* [[List of counties in Virginia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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{{Virginia}}<br />
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[[Category:1720 establishments in Virginia]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of Virginia]]<br />
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