Map of Essex County, Virginia

Essex County is a county located in the Middle Peninsula in the U.S. state of Virginia; the peninsula is bordered by the Rappahannock River on the north and King and Queen County on the south. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,599. Its county seat is Tappahannock.

Essex County overview:
Name:Essex County
FIPS code:51-057
State:Virginia
Founded:1692
Seat:Tappahannock
Largest town:Tappahannock
Total Area:286 sq mi (740 km²)
Land Area:257 sq mi (670 km²)
Total Population:10,599
Population Density:37/sq mi (14/km²)

Essex County location map. Where is Essex County?

Essex County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Essex County.
Location of Essex County in the the United States.
Essex County location on the Virginia map. Where is Essex County.
Location of Essex County in Virginia.

History

Essex County was established in 1692 from the old Rappahannock County, Virginia (not to be confused with the present-day Rappahannock County, Virginia). The county is named for either the shire or county in England, or for the Earl of Essex.

Essex County Road Map

Essex CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Essex County, Virginia. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 286 square miles (740 km), of which 257 square miles (670 km) is land and 29 square miles (75 km) (10.1%) is water. Its main town, Tappahanock, is focused at the Rappahanock River.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • US 17
  • US 360

National protected area

  • Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (part) Hutchinson unit, Thomas unit

Essex County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Essex County, Virginia
Essex County Topo map.

Essex County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Essex County, Virginia
Essex County satellite map.

Essex County Outline Map

Outline Map of Essex County, Virginia
Essex County outline map.

See also

Map of Virginia State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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