Essex County Virginia

Welcome to Essex County

Located on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, Essex County is centrally situated just outside the Washington to Norfolk urban crescent.

The county's principal town, Tappahannock, dates back to a 17th century port settlement. The historic cities of Fredericksburg (40 miles north) and Williamsburg (56 miles SE) are within an hour's drive. ​

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Essex County Transparency Portal

Bids & RFPs

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Bids and RFPs

News & Announcements

  • Special Called Meeting of the Essex County Board of Supervisors

    07/12/2018 - Special Called Meeting of the Essex County Board of Supervisors to conduct the performance evaluation of the County Administrator, and as desired by the Board, to enter into closed meeting pursuant to Va. Code Section 2.2-3711.A.1 for such purpose. 

  • EDA Meeting Rescheduled

    07/02/2018 - EDA Meeting Rescheduled to 07/12 from 07/05 

  • Public Reading of Historic 1774 Essex Colonial Resolutions

    06/27/2018 - The public is invited to the Rappahannock Chapter of Sons of American Revolution’s Commemoration and Public Reading of Historic 1774 Essex Colonial Resolutions on July 9th, 2018 on the Essex County Courthouse Green at 10:00 AM 

  • Requests for Applications to Serve on the Economic Development Authority

    05/23/2018 - The Board of Supervisors is requesting interested Essex County residents apply to serve on the Economic Development Authority (EDA). A position on the EDA has opened due to a resignation and a replacement is being sought to fill the remainder of the term. The term of appointment ends 12/31/2020. Applications will be accepted until an appointment is made. 

  • New Board Established - Request for Applications to Serve

    12/19/2016 - The Essex County Board of Supervisors has re-established the Local Board of Building Code Appeals (LBBCA), and is requesting applications from county residents to apply to be appointed to serve on this local board. 

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