EssexCounty

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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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Draft Comprehensive Plan Available for Public Comment
06/30/2014 - The draft copy of the Essex County Comprehensive Plan has been released for public review and comment
Fracking Presentation File Download
06/12/2014 - On Wednesday June 4th, 2014 the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy gave a presentation on Fracking. The file used for the presentation is available for download
Pothole Reporting Tool
06/06/2014 - VDOT Pothole reporting tool
***Important Public Announcement***
05/30/2014 - Wares Wharf Beach is CLOSED to the public.
New Pool Rules for the 2014 Season
05/30/2014 - New rules will be going into effect at the Marsh Street Pool for the 2014 season.

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Aug 05
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Aug 05
Board of Supervisors Work Session
Aug 27
Well Water Clinic - Results
Sep 01
Labor Day - County Offices CLOSED
Sep 09
Board of Supervisors Work Session

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Welcome to Essex County

Bids & RFPs

News & Announcements

Draft Comprehensive Plan Available for Public Comment

Fracking Presentation File Download

Pothole Reporting Tool

***Important Public Announcement***

New Pool Rules for the 2014 Season

Meetings & Events

Important Public Announcement