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Essex County lies on the beautiful Rappahannock River in Virginia's Middle Peninsula.
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Essex County is truly a worthwhile destination! A land of pastoral rural beauty, along the Rappahannock River.
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Essex County is a great place to work! Come see for yourself.

People have chosen to call Essex County "Home" since Pre-historic times. The fertile land and navigable river drew native people as well as settlers to the area for hundreds of years.Learn More

The river itself provides more than beauty and weekend retreats for residents and visitors. Essex County draws many visitors from urban areas surrounding the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Centrally located about an hour's drive from Richmond, Williamsburg, and Fredericksburg, this close proximity has made the county a quick get-away from the rigors of city life.Learn More

Essex County boasts a diverise labor pool with central access to Richmond, Fredericksburg, and WilliamsburgLearn More

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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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County Offices Closing Early
03/05/2015 - Essex County Offices will be closing at 2:00 PM today, March 5th, 2015
FY 2016 Budget Calendar
03/04/2015 - The calendar for development of the FY 2015-2016 budget. The fiscal year begins July 1, 2015 and ends June 30, 2016.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class
03/04/2015 - May 3rd, 10th and 17th (Sundays 9am-5pm)
Animal Control Advisory Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
03/02/2015 - Animal Control Advisory Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
2015 High Mileage Form
02/18/2015 - 2015 High Mileage Form Due by March 16

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Mar 09
Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) Meeting
Mar 10
Board of Supervisors Work Session
Mar 10
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Mar 12
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mar 17
Animal Control Advisory Commission Meeting

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Welcome to Essex County

Bids & RFPs

News & Announcements

County Offices Closing Early

FY 2016 Budget Calendar

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class

Animal Control Advisory Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

2015 High Mileage Form

Meetings & Events