Map of Lancaster County, Virginia

Lancaster County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population sits at 10,919. Its county seat is Lancaster.

Located on the Northern Neck near the mouth of the Rappahannock River, Lancaster County is part of the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace wine-growing region recognized by the United States as an American Viticultural Area. Lancaster County is the most densely populated county in the Northern Neck. The largest town in Lancaster County is Kilmarnock, Virginia. The county’s area code is 804.

Lancaster County overview:
Name:Lancaster County
FIPS code:51-103
State:Virginia
Founded:1651
Seat:Lancaster
Largest town:Kilmarnock
Total Area:231 sq mi (600 km²)
Land Area:133 sq mi (340 km²)
Total Population:10,919
Population Density:47/sq mi (18/km²)

Lancaster County location map. Where is Lancaster County?

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

History

Lancaster County was established in 1651 from Northumberland and York counties. It was home to Robert King Carter in the 18th century, and remaining buildings from that time include Christ Church and St. Mary’s, Whitechapel. Other historic attractions open to the public include the Lancaster Courthouse Historic District including the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Belle Isle State Park, and the Village of Morattico Historic District.

Lancaster County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 231 square miles (600 km), of which 133 square miles (340 km) is land and 98 square miles (250 km) (42.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • SR 3
  • SR 200
  • SR 201
  • SR 222
  • SR 354

Lancaster County Topographic Map

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

Lancaster County Satellite Map

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

Lancaster County Outline Map

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

See also

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