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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Saluda-Courthouse.jpg|thumb|Saluda-Courthouse]] '''Middlesex County, Virginia'''<br />
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'''Middlesex County''' is a county located in the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,625. The county seat is [[Saluda, Virginia|Saluda]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Middlesex County was established in 1669 from a part of [[Lancaster County, Virginia|Lancaster County]]. The county was named after the historic county of [[Middlesex]] in [[England]]. The area has a rich history, including significant events during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and the [[American Civil War]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Middlesex County is situated on the Middle Peninsula, bordered by the [[Rappahannock River]] to the north and the [[Chesapeake Bay]] to the east. The county has a total area of 211 square miles, of which 130 square miles is land and 81 square miles is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent Counties ===<br />
* [[Essex County, Virginia|Essex County]] - northwest<br />
* [[King and Queen County, Virginia|King and Queen County]] - west<br />
* [[Gloucester County, Virginia|Gloucester County]] - south<br />
* [[Mathews County, Virginia|Mathews County]] - southeast<br />
* [[Lancaster County, Virginia|Lancaster County]] - northeast<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, the population of Middlesex County was 10,625. The county has a diverse demographic profile with a mix of different age groups and ethnic backgrounds.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Middlesex County is primarily based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The county's location along the Chesapeake Bay makes it a popular destination for boating and water-related activities.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Middlesex County is served by the [[Middlesex County Public Schools]] system, which includes [[Middlesex High School (Virginia)|Middlesex High School]], [[St. Clare Walker Middle School]], and [[Middlesex Elementary School]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
The county is accessible via several major highways, including [[U.S. Route 17 in Virginia|U.S. Route 17]] and [[Virginia State Route 33]]. The [[Rappahannock River Bridge]] connects Middlesex County to [[Lancaster County, Virginia|Lancaster County]].<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Urbanna, Virginia|Urbanna]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated Communities ===<br />
* [[Deltaville, Virginia|Deltaville]]<br />
* [[Hartfield, Virginia|Hartfield]]<br />
* [[Locust Hill, Virginia|Locust Hill]]<br />
* [[Saluda, Virginia|Saluda]] (county seat)<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[Christchurch School]] - A private Episcopal school located in the county.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Virginia]]<br />
* [[Middle Peninsula]]<br />
* [[Chesapeake Bay]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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