Pittsylvania County Map, Virginia

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Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Tobacco built Pittsylvania County. You can still see it in the old warehouses on the landscape. It’s Virginia’s largest county by land area, sprawling across the south-central part of the state.
These days, it’s all about diversifying. Agriculture is still big, so it’s not all tobacco anymore. Manufacturing is moving in. Chatham, the county seat, is worth a stop.
The Dan River cuts through the county. It’s a favorite spot for paddlers and anglers. The county’s rural, but it’s not sleeping. There’s a quiet energy here. People are looking to the future while honoring the past.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Pittsylvania County |
County Seat | Chatham |
Population | Approximately 61,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Chatham, Gretna, Hurt, Blairs, Danville (independent city but county offices are here) |
Interstates and Highways | US-29, US-58, VA-40, VA-57 |
FIPS Code | 51-143 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 978 sq mi (Land: 969 sq mi; Water: 9 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bedford County (Northwest), Campbell County (Northeast), Franklin County (West), Halifax County (East), Henry County (Southwest), Danville City (South) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Virginia |
Coordinates | 36.8106° N, 79.3950° W |
Etymology | Named after William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Prime Minister |
Major Landmarks | Smith Mountain Lake, Leesville Lake, Pittsylvania County Courthouse |
Website | Pittsylvania County Website |
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