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Louisa County, Virginia

The rural feel and rambling ambience of Louisa County can quickly make you forget that this location in the rolling Central Piedmont region is smack in the middle of the booming Richmond, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg Triangle. It's the ideal location for having it all. People come to Louisa County to raise their families in a quaint, small town environment, while still providing an easy commute to good jobs and other big city opportunities.

Louisa county was named for Princess Louisa, the youngest daughter of King George II of England and his wife Queen Caroline. After local Indian tribes moved on and settlers managed their way into this difficult interior region of the state, the county was founded in 1742.

Louisa County has a rich history, and its location placed it in the path of both the Revolutionary and Civil War action. Jack Jouett made his famous 40 mile ride from the Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville to warn Thomas Jefferson and other members of the Virginia General Assembly that the British were coming. During the War Between the States, the largest cavalry battle occurred at Trevillians in Louisa County.

Today Louisa County still has many lovely homes from the 18th and 19th centuries, making it a sought after area for real estate buyers who are interested in historic homes.

The Town of Louisa serves as the county seat, and numerous unincorporated communities within the county offer new housing developments, vacant land on wooded lots, and numerous farms and agricultural properties. Several new subdivisions are being constructed throughout Louisa County. Spring Creek, the gated golf course community is conveniently located at Zion CrossRoads, home to Louisa County's up and coming shopping district.

For more information on the area, contact us, We will be happy to tell you all about life in Louisa County, Virginia.

Quick Facts

Population: 31,226
Real Estate Tax Rate: .62/$100
Largest employers:
     Klockner-Pentaplast of America
     Dominion Power of Virginia
     Walmart Stores Distribution Center
     Mead Westvaco
     Tri-Dim Filter Corporation

Average Temperature:
     January: 36 degrees
     July: 76 degrees
Rainfall: 41.62 inches/year
Snowfall: 19.9 inches/year

Airports:
     Louisa County Airport/Freeman Field
Charlottesville (CHO)
     Delta Connection
     Northwest
     United Express
     US Air
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
     Air Canada
     AirTran
     American
     Delta Connection
     Continental
     Northwest
     United
     US Air
     Jet Blue

The county’s website offers information on all county services, as well as a local job board and links to various departments and services. Visit Louisa County for more information.

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