Sussex County, Virginia

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County in Virginia, United States

Sussex County

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Name	County of Sussex
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Settlement Type	U.S. county
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Sussex County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,829. Its county seat is Sussex.

History

Sussex County was established in 1754 from Surry County. The county was named after the county of Sussex in England. The area has a rich history, including significant events during the American Civil War.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 493 square miles (1,280 km²), of which 491 square miles (1,270 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Dinwiddie County - north
• Prince George County - northeast
• Surry County - east
• Southampton County - southeast
• Greensville County - southwest
• Brunswick County - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 10,829 people, 4,000 households, and 2,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (8/km²).

Government and infrastructure

The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors with representatives from each of the county's districts. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, Fire Department, and other essential services.

Education

Sussex County is served by Sussex County Public Schools, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.

Communities

Towns

• Jarratt
• Stony Creek
• Wakefield
• Waverly

Unincorporated communities

• Homeville
• Littleton
• Yale

Notable people

• Richard Bland, a Founding Father and early advocate for American independence.
• George H. Thomas, a Union general during the American Civil War.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Sussex County, Virginia
• List of counties in Virginia

External links

• Official website

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