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History
Formed in 1742 from Hanover
County, Louisa
County was named for Princess Louisa,
daughter of King George II and Queen Caroline of England
and wife of King Frederick V of Denmark.
Its central Virginia
location put it squarely in the path of Revolutionary and Civil War action and
other historical events.
- It was
from Cuckoo Tavern in Louisa County that on June 3, 1781, Jack Jouett rode
through the night to Charlottesville and Monticello warning
Governor Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Assemblymen of the approaching
British army.
- The
Battle of Trevilian Station, the largest cavalry battle of the War Between the
States, was fought in western Louisa
County.
- Always
primarily agricultural, the county still has many lovely homes from the 18th
and 19th centuries.
Location
Ideally located in the rolling Central Piedmont region near
the heart of Virginia
in the prosperous Richmond,
Charlottesville,
Fredericksburg triangle,
Louisa
County
is within 500 miles of one-half of the nation's population. The 514 square
miles are predominantly farm and forest lands, mixed with business, industrial,
and residential properties.
The county seat, the Town
of Louisa, is located just 50 miles from the state capital in Richmond, 95 miles from
the nation's capital in Washington,
D.C., 35
miles from Charlottesville,
home of Thomas Jefferson's University, and 45 miles from Fredericksburg.
The town of Mineral
is the county's other incorporated town. The county population numbers about
26,900.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,627 people, 9,945 households, and 7,259 families residing in the county. The population density
was 20/km² (52/mi²). There were 11,855 housing units at an average
density of 9/km² (24/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.55% White, 21.58% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,945 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband
present, and 27.00% were non-families. 22.10% of all households were
made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the
average family size was 2.97.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.40% under the
age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to
64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39
years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100
females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,402, and the
median income for a family was $44,722. Males had a median income of
$31,764 versus $24,826 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,479. 10.20% of the population and 7.10% of families were below the poverty line. 13.00% of those under the age of 18 and 12.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Recreation. Attractions, Dining & Shopping
The
Piedmont area between the Blue Ridge mountains
and the Atlantic coastal plain is famous for its multifaceted recreational
appeal.
- Bicycling. Many
miles of beautiful back roads and lanes for biking have little traffic and
terrific pastoral scenes.
- Water
sports. Lake Anna
and Lake Louisa provide swimming, fishing,
boating, and sailing. In addition, jet skiing and sailboarding are allowed on Lake Anna.
Lake Anna State Park,
several private marinas, and several campgrounds offer a wide range of activities
and equipment rentals.
From the
Revolutionary days through the Civil War, Virginia
and Louisa County have been in the hub of history.
Whether you are inspired by that great patriot Patrick Henry or curious about
the largest all-cavalry engagement of the Civil War, you will find your visit
to Louisa County
steeped in the history of America.
A charming village atmosphere where browsers can shop and
dine. Stores, churches, offices, and residences, some dating from the 18th
century, create a back-to-the-past ambiance.
- Green Springs National
Historic District
Website
Drive through the beautiful 14,000 acre Green Springs
National Historic Landmark District. The District has more than 250 original
18th and 19th century structures, of which 36 homes and dependencies are listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Battle of Trevilian
Station
Website
The largest cavalry battle of the Civil War. This site is in the
process of being restored by the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation,
which hosts living history reenactments of the battle in mid-June.
Website
Follow the trail of Jack Jouett through back roads and country lanes as he
rides to Albemarle to warn Thomas Jefferson of
the oncoming British, and save the lives of Jefferson
and other founding fathers.
- Historical
Society Museum
Website
Museum and
Courthouse. Visit the Historical
Society Museum
and see memorabilia from another era, for research your family genealogy in the
records of the beautiful Louisa County Courthouse.
- Anna Point
Marina - Family Dining
Launching,
boat rentals, drydock available all year round, slips available seasonally, or
by the month or week. Convenience store. 13721
Anna Point Lane, Mineral, VA 23117
Convenience
store and deli. "Operated by Dickinson
family since 1865...near Lake
Anna." Route
4, Box 3200 Mineral, VA 23117
Joe's
Place satisfies the yen for homestyle Italian cuisine with a pinch of Americana
has drawn raves from the local community as well as the many visitors. Wide variety
of Italian dishes, pizza, steaks, seafood, salads, calzones, chicken dishes,
burgers, subs, appetizers and desserts. Joe's Place is a family owned & operated
restaurant, with independence, dedication, attention to detail, and caring that
comes from the heart. 407 E. Main Street Louisa, VA 23093.
A
full-service restaurant overlooking Lake
Anna. Prices range from
$5.95 to $16.95 with dinner specials every night. Open Wednesday through Sunday, serving dinner on
Wednesday through Friday and lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Dress is casual, with reservations not required.
Located at Hunter's Landing on 719. Accessible by water and land. 6320
Belmont Rd. Mineral, VA 23117.
Reactor
One is a restaurant/pub like atmosphere. It serves beer & wine and a
selective menu of sandwiches. It's a great place to kick back and enjoy a brew while
watching sports TV or playing a game of pool. 209 W. Main Street Louisa, VA 23093
- Roma's
Italian Restaurant and Pizza
Roma
Italian Eatery is a new concept in Italian food.
It was founded to serve an
extended menu of :
- Homemade style pizza, calzone and stromboli,
- Well-known Italian sandwiches,
Roma Pizza & Pasta offers customers a variety of
reasonably priced menu items, which are prepared from fresh, high-quality
ingredients, and which will satisfy a wide range of appetites and preferences.
Furthermore, customers can enjoy Roma’s excellent menu, at a great value, from
the convenience of their homes as well a bright and cordial interior dining
room and banquet room; a menu with everything you could want in Italian-American
foods. Roma’s pizzas, calzones, and strombolis are served on
daily prepared, homemade dough that is proofed just right. Glen Marye Shopping Center - 310 E.
Main Street Louisa, VA 23093
Sparks is a wonderful delicatessen with it's dining
room decorated brightly gives you the feeling of home. In addition to good
old-fashioned hamburgers, Sparks
also offers other great hot sandwiches, onion rings, and crisp fries, deep
fried pickles! WOW...they're great! Salads made by hand daily, fresh sliced
meat and cheese make a perfect sandwich to eat in or take out This place ROCKS! Orders can be placed by phone for quick pick-up. 213 West Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093
Open
year-round,Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Bring your own picnic to
enjoy with one of our distinctive wines. Located on a sunny ridge-top in Louisa County,
Cooper Vineyards is family owned and operated, producing about 1750 cases of
wine per year. 8 acres of vineyard are located immediately adjacent to the
winery. Our unique tasting room is in the winery itself. Join us for a personal
tasting. Current releases: Rhapsody, St. Stephens Rose, Sweet Louisa, Vin Deco,
Electric Harvest, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Norton, Chardonnay and Viognier.
Join us for one of our special wine festivals held throughout the year (Mardi
Gras Wine Festival, Summer Solstice Wine and Music Festival and Heart of
Virginia Wine Trail Weekends) 13372 Shannon Hill Road Louisa, VA 23093.
East
to West Gifts and Ten Thousand Villages displays diverse merchandise crafted in
Third World countries. Onyx vases, fringed
scarves, silver earrings, wooden bowls and decorative items and 70% of
hand-crafted items. Also there are linens, baskets, rugs, pottery, candle
holders, tablecloths, and some seasonal items as well. Call for more
information. 123 West Main Street Louisa, VA 23093.
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