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Isle of Wight County Map, Virginia

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Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Isle of Wight County Location Map Virginia

Isle of Wight County isn’t actually an island, despite what the name suggests. But it is a piece of coastal living. You’ll find it in southeastern Virginia, across the James River from Newport News.

Smithfield is the county seat and is famous for its ham. The county’s history goes way back. It was one of the original eight shires of Virginia. Today, Isle of Wight balances its agricultural roots with new development.

The southern part of the county is still largely rural. Up north, you’ll find growing suburbs. Water is a big part of life here. The James and Pagan rivers have great fishing and boating. Locals are proud of their schools and low crime rate.

CategoryDetails
County NameIsle of Wight County
County SeatIsle of Wight
PopulationApproximately 40,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSmithfield, Windsor, Carrollton, Rushmere, Benns Church
Interstates and HighwaysUS-17, US-258, VA-10
FIPS Code51-093
Total Area (Land and Water)363 sq mi (Land: 316 sq mi; Water: 47 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Newport News City (Northeast), Suffolk City (Southeast), Southampton County (West), Franklin City (Southwest), Surry County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9050° N, 76.7118° W
EtymologyNamed after the Isle of Wight, an island and county off the southern coast of England
Major LandmarksFort Boykin Historic Park, Windsor Castle Park, St. Luke’s Church
WebsiteIsle of Wight County Website

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