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Louisa
County, Virginia
stretches along the I-64 corridor between the energetic
metropolises of Charlottesville
and Richmond.
Louisa County’s name is in honor of Princess Louise of Great
Britain, who was the youngest daughter of King
George II and later became the wife of King
Frederick V of Denmark.
The communities of Gordonsville,
Louisa
and Mineral
comprise Louisa County, with a combined population of 25,627 (2000
Census data). Louisa, population 1,401, is the county seat
and center of commerce. The North
Anna Nuclear Power Station, found in Louisa, provides
electricity and numerous employment opportunities to area
residents. The power station generates warm water, which
eventually flows into Lake
Anna and creates the ideal climate for fishing.
Lake
Anna and its corresponding State
Park are the paragons of recreation in Louisa County, VA.
With more than 250 miles of scenic shoreline and 13,000 acres
of sparkling water, Lake Anna is an outdoorsman’s paradise.
Elsewhere in Louisa County, annual celebrations, community
functions and sporting events entertain the residents, while
visitors enjoy the various historic Civil
War Sites. Proximity to nearby urban centers affords
access to additional cultural events such as ballets, operas,
shopping malls and collegiate and professional sports.
The Louisa
County School System supports three elementary schools,
one middle school and one high school. Additionally, there is
one K-12 private
school located within Louisa County, VA with many others
situated nearby. Higher educational facilities abound in the
region, with more than a dozen fine colleges and universities
within a two-hour drive of the communities in Louisa County.
These include the College
of William and Mary, James
Madison University, the University
of Richmond, the University
of Virginia, Virginia
Commonwealth University and the prestigious Virginia
Military Institute. The area is also home to several
top-notch community colleges and technical schools.
Excellent options for healthcare, and an extensive range of
affordable housing, also contribute to the enviable quality of
life for residents of Louisa County, Virginia. Local crime
rates are low and the county maintains strict alcohol
prohibition laws. The climate is moderate with an average
mean temperature of 56 degrees; the average annual
precipitation is nearly 42 inches with an average snowfall
rate of 14 inches.
The cost of living and the cost of doing business are lower
than the Virginia average in Louisa
County. In addition, the state and local taxes are low.
These low taxes combine with Louisa County’s financial
packages and location assistance to provide the ideal
atmosphere for successful businesses. Louisa County, VA also
has the advantage of five exits off of I-64
and numerous well-maintained county road connections that
provide easy access to the surrounding business markets.
Louisa
County, Virginia
serves as the connection between the Charlottesville
and Richmond,
providing its residents with the ultimate in convenience.
Serene rural communities offer appealing alternatives to the
surrounding hustle and bustle of city living.
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