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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Nottoway_County_Courthouse.jpg|thumb|Nottoway_County_Courthouse]] {{short description|County in Virginia, United States}}<br />
{{Infobox U.S. county<br />
| county = Nottoway County<br />
| state = Virginia<br />
| founded = 1789<br />
| seat = [[Nottoway, Virginia|Nottoway]]<br />
| largest_city = [[Blackstone, Virginia|Blackstone]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 316<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 314<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.2<br />
| area_percentage = 0.7%<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 15001<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = auto<br />
| time_zone = Eastern<br />
| web = [http://www.nottoway.org/ www.nottoway.org]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Nottoway County''' is a county located in the Commonwealth of [[Virginia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,001. Its county seat is [[Nottoway, Virginia|Nottoway]]. The county was established in 1789 from parts of [[Amelia County, Virginia|Amelia County]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Nottoway County was formed in 1789 from [[Amelia County, Virginia|Amelia County]]. It was named for the [[Nottoway people]], a Native American tribe that lived in the area. The county has a rich history, including its role in the [[American Civil War]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 316 square miles (820 km²), of which 314 square miles (810 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.7%) is water.<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 15,001 people, 5,000 households, and 3,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60% White, 35% Black or African American, 1% Native American, 1% Asian, and 3% from two or more races.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Blackstone, Virginia|Blackstone]]<br />
* [[Burkeville, Virginia|Burkeville]]<br />
* [[Crewe, Virginia|Crewe]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Nottoway, Virginia|Nottoway]]<br />
* [[Wilson, Virginia|Wilson]]<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Nottoway County is served by the [[Nottoway County Public Schools]] system, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Nottoway County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services playing significant roles. The county is known for its production of tobacco, soybeans, and other crops.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Nottoway County is served by several major highways, including [[U.S. Route 460 in Virginia|U.S. Route 460]] and [[U.S. Route 360 in Virginia|U.S. Route 360]]. The [[Norfolk Southern Railway]] also runs through the county, providing freight rail service.<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[John Doe (Nottoway County)|John Doe]], a notable figure in the county's history.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Virginia]]<br />
* [[Nottoway people]]<br />
* [[American Civil War]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.nottoway.org/ Official website]<br />
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[[Category:Virginia counties]]<br />
[[Category:Nottoway County, Virginia]]<br />
[[Category:1789 establishments in Virginia]]<br />
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