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| name = Orange County<br />
| official_name = County of Orange<br />
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| map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of Virginia<br />
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| established_date = 1734<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Orange, Virginia|Orange]]<br />
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| area_water_sq_mi = 2<br />
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'''Orange County''' is a county located in the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 37,526. The county seat is the town of [[Orange, Virginia|Orange]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Orange County was established in 1734 from a portion of [[Spotsylvania County, Virginia|Spotsylvania County]]. It was named after [[William III of England|William of Orange]], who was the [[King of England]] at the time. The county has a rich history, including its role in the [[American Civil War]], where it was the site of several significant battles.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Orange County is located in the central part of Virginia. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 343 square miles, of which 341 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Madison County, Virginia|Madison County]] (northwest)<br />
* [[Culpeper County, Virginia|Culpeper County]] (north)<br />
* [[Spotsylvania County, Virginia|Spotsylvania County]] (east)<br />
* [[Louisa County, Virginia|Louisa County]] (south)<br />
* [[Greene County, Virginia|Greene County]] (west)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 37,526 people residing in the county. The population density was auto per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with significant [[African American]] and smaller [[Asian American]] and [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic]] populations.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Orange County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is known for its [[wineries]] and [[historical sites]], which attract visitors from around the region.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Orange County is served by the [[Orange County Public Schools (Virginia)|Orange County Public Schools]] system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to [[Germanna Community College]], which offers higher education opportunities to residents.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways that run through Orange County include [[U.S. Route 15 in Virginia|U.S. Route 15]] and [[Virginia State Route 20|State Route 20]]. The county is also served by several local roads and public transportation options.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Gordonsville, Virginia|Gordonsville]]<br />
* [[Orange, Virginia|Orange]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Barboursville, Virginia|Barboursville]]<br />
* [[Rapidan, Virginia|Rapidan]]<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[James Madison]], the fourth [[President of the United States]], was born in Orange County.<br />
* [[Zachary Taylor]], the twelfth President of the United States, also has ties to the county.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Virginia]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange County, 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:Orange County, Virginia]]<br />
[[Category:1734 establishments in Virginia]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of the United States with African American majority populations]]<br />
[[Category:Counties in Virginia]]<br />
[[Category:Populated places established in 1734]]<br />
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