Greene County, Virginia
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Greene County, Virginia | |
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![]() Location in the state of Virginia |
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Founded | 1838 |
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Seat | Stanardsville |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
407 km² (157 mi²) 406 km² (157 mi²) 1 km² (0 mi²), 0.25% |
Population - (2000) - Density |
15,244 38/km² |
Website: www.gcva.us |
Greene County is a county in central Virginia in the eastern United States. As of 2000, the population is 15,244. Its county seat is Stanardsville6.
[edit] History
Greene County was established in 1838 from Orange County. The county is named for American Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 407 km² (157 mi²). 406 km² (157 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it (0.25%) is water.
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