The Piedmont region of Virginia is a part of the greater Piedmont physiographic region which stretches from the falls of the Potomac , Rappahannock , and James Rivers to the Blue Ridge Mountains . The region runs across the middle of the state from north to south, expanding outward to a width of nearly 190 miles at the border with North Carolina . To the north, the region continues from Virginia into central Maryland and southeastern Pennsylvania .
17-557: Amelia County Public Schools is a school district that serves Amelia County, Virginia in primary and secondary education. The district is headquartered in Amelia Courthouse. The district is led by superintendent is Dr. Lori Harper. The school district became desegregated in the 1960s after the Brown v. Board of Education supreme court case. The all-black Russell Grove High School merged with Amelia County High School in
34-578: A female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 20.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 38 years, with 25.30% under 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males. The median household income
51-602: Is a county located just southwest of Richmond in the Commonwealth of Virginia , United States . The county is located in Central Virginia and is included in the Greater Richmond Region . Its county seat is Amelia Court House . Amelia County was created in 1735 from parts of Prince George and Brunswick counties and was named in honor of Princess Amelia of Great Britain . Parts of
68-686: Is water. Amelia County lies in the Piedmont region of Virginia, known for rolling hills and small ridges that lie between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Coastal Plain of Virginia. The county is bordered by the Appomattox River to the north and west, and Namozine Creek to the east. Amelia County is drained by tributaries of the Appomattox. The lowest elevation in the county is 158 feet (48 m), on Lake Chesdin on
85-466: Is wooded today. The best soils are still agriculturally productive through well managed soil fertility and erosion control plans. The region contains several areas and stretches of land which are of relatively high agricultural value. 38°24′28.9″N 77°43′6.5″W / 38.408028°N 77.718472°W / 38.408028; -77.718472 This article about a location in Virginia
102-623: The National Register of Historic Places : 37°20′N 77°59′W / 37.34°N 77.98°W / 37.34; -77.98 Piedmont region of Virginia The following counties are located within the Piedmont region of the state. There are 32 counties. The Virginia Piedmont is largely characterized by rolling hills and numerous ridges near the boundary with the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lying between
119-746: The Virginia Senate , Republican Lee Ware in the Virginia House of Delegates , and Republican Bob Good in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Amelia Bulletin Monitor , a weekly newspaper, has covered the county since 1973. Amelia County is served by the Amelia County Public Schools . There are no incorporated communities in Amelia County. The following sites in Amelia County are listed on
136-752: The 1960s. As of the 2016–2017 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was 19,834,000 as of 2016–2017. ACPS Operates 36 different bus routes with a few routes that span into different counties. Amelia County High School competes in Class 2A of the James River District in the Virginia High School League . This article about a school in Virginia is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Amelia County, Virginia Amelia County
153-524: The Appomattox at the eastern extremity of the county. The highest elevation is 525 feet (160 m), on SR 616 (S. Genito Road) at the community of Gills in the southwest corner of the county. As of the census of 2000, there were 11,400 people, 4,240 households, and 3,175 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12 people/km ). There were 4,609 housing units, at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of
170-415: The county was 70.57% White , 28.05% Black or African American , 0.28% Native American , 0.17% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.25% from other races , and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,240 households, of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 11.40% had
187-403: The county were later carved out to create Prince Edward and Nottoway counties. As of the 2020 census , the county population was 13,265. Amelia County was created by legislative act in 1734 and 1735 from parts of Prince George and Brunswick counties. The county is named for Princess Amelia of Great Britain , daughter of King George II . As was customary, Amelia County was reduced by
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#1732775712312204-581: The division of territory to form newer counties as the population increased in the region; in 1754, Prince Edward County was formed from parts of Amelia County, and in 1789, Nottoway County was formed. The area was developed for plantation agriculture dependent on slave labor. During the Civil War , Confederate general Robert E. Lee and his army spent April 4 and 5, 1865, at Amelia Court House before his surrender on April 9 to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox . The last major battle of his army
221-403: The mountain and coastal plain regions, the Piedmont region is a naturally diverse landscape. The bedrock consists mostly of gneiss , schist , and granite rocks at a typical depth of between 2 and 10 feet. Soils developed from these rocks and minerals form acid, infertile soils, with sandy loam surfaces. Many of the clayey subsoils are red or yellowish red due to the oxidized iron weathered from
238-431: The primary minerals. Natural fertility is low; however, these soils respond well to liming and fertilization . Historically, much of the Piedmont region was cleared and farmed intensively, causing extreme erosion over much of the region. Before modern soil fertility and managerial practices were adapted to these soils, agricultural production diminished and most farms reverted to forests. Over two thirds of this region
255-539: The world's largest potato pancake (with apple sauce). It was constructed to raise money that year for the German American National Scholarship Fund. The pancake weighed more than two and one-quarter tons and used four truckloads of potatoes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 359 square miles (930 km ), of which 355 square miles (920 km ) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ) (0.9%)
272-415: Was $ 40,252, and the median family income was $ 47,157. Males had a median income of $ 32,315, versus $ 23,102 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,858. 8.40% of the population and 6.70% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.10% were under the age of 18 and 11.70% were 65 or older. Amelia County is represented by Republican John McGuire in
289-525: Was fought at Sayler's Creek , on the border of Amelia and Prince Edward counties, on April 6. Amelia is known for its minerals, including the nation's best supply of amazonite , a green feldspar found at the Morefield mine. In the 19th century, spas were developed around its mineral springs, which were destinations for travelers. In 1986 the Amelia County Fair sponsored a competition for
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