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Dinwiddie County Map, Virginia

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Dinwiddie County, Virginia

Dinwiddie County Location Map Virginia

Dinwiddie County spreads out across the Coastal Plain of Virginia, south of Petersburg. The county played a big role in the Civil War’s final days. You can still visit battlefields here.

Farming has always been important in Dinwiddie. Peanuts are a major crop. The county has a need for speed too. Virginia Motorsports Park draws racing fans from all over.

There’s a strong sense of community here. Folks look out for each other. Nature lovers can explore the forests and wetlands along the Nottoway River. Dinwiddie’s growing, but it hasn’t lost its country feel. It’s a place that values its past while looking to the future.

CategoryDetails
County NameDinwiddie County
County SeatDinwiddie
PopulationApproximately 27,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesDinwiddie, McKenney, Ford, Sutherland, Dewitt
Interstates and HighwaysI-85, US-1, US-460, VA-40
FIPS Code51-053
Total Area (Land and Water)507 sq mi (Land: 504 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Chesterfield County (North), Petersburg City (Northeast), Prince George County (East), Sussex County (Southeast), Greensville County (South), Brunswick County (Southwest), Nottoway County (West), Amelia County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0811° N, 77.5851° W
EtymologyNamed after Robert Dinwiddie, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Major LandmarksPamplin Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield, Dinwiddie Courthouse
WebsiteDinwiddie County Website

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