Southampton County Map, Virginia

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Southampton County, Virginia

Southampton County sits in the southeastern part of Virginia, right on the North Carolina border. It’s a place with deep roots and even deeper stories. Courtland, the county seat, is small but full of character.
This is where Nat Turner led his famous slave rebellion in 1831, which was a pivotal moment in American history. The county has been around since 1749, carved out of Isle of Wight County.
You’ll find a mix of farmland and forests here, with the Nottoway River running through it. Peanuts are big business in these parts as they grow some of the best in the world. The county has a rich Native American history too. And if you’re looking for a quiet getaway, you’ve come to the right place. The pace of life here is slow and easy, just the way the locals like it.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Southampton County |
County Seat | Courtland |
Population | Approximately 18,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Courtland, Franklin (independent city but surrounded by county), Boykins, Capron, Ivor, Newsoms |
Interstates and Highways | US-58, US-35, VA-186 |
FIPS Code | 51-175 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 602 sq mi (Land: 599 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Surry County (North), Isle of Wight County (Northeast), Franklin City (East), Suffolk City (Southeast), Hertford County, North Carolina (South), Northampton County, North Carolina (Southwest), Greensville County (West), Sussex County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Virginia |
Coordinates | 36.6956° N, 77.0796° W |
Etymology | Likely named after the county of Southampton in England |
Major Landmarks | Nat Turner Trail, Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve, Southampton Heritage Village & Agriculture Forestry Museum |
Website | Southampton County Website |
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