Culpeper County, county in Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 53,569 inhabitants. The county was created 275 years ago in 1749. Its county seat is Culpeper.
There are 1 city/town in Culpeper County, VA. The largest city of Culpeper County is Culpeper with a population of 19,214.
Culpeper County lies in central Virginia at the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here are some highlights of the cities and towns found across Culpeper County:
Culpeper
Culpeper is the only incorporated town and county seat of Culpeper County. It was established in 1759 and named for Lady Catherine Culpeper. Downtown Culpeper has old buildings like the 1903 train depot and landmarks such as the Culpeper Minutemen Museum.
Brandy Station
Brandy Station is an unincorporated community near the Rapidan River where the Civil War Battle of Brandy Station was fought. Historic sites include Graffiti House, Cedar Mountain Battlefield, and the Brandy Station Foundation museum.
Stevensburg
Stevensburg originated as a courthouse village called Germanna founded in the 1700s. It was later renamed after the prominent Stevens family. The town has antique shops and historic sites like the Stevensburg Depot museum. Annual events include a 10K run and Christmas parade.
Rixeyville
Rixeyville is a small unincorporated area west of Culpeper near the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Historic sites nearby include the Rixeyville School built in 1911 and the Mt. Pony Mill. Outdoor recreation like hiking and winery tours draw visitors to the Rixeyville area.
Amissville
Amissville is an unincorporated village established in the 1700s along the Thornton River. It was originally called Thorton Gap after the gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Amissville has historic buildings and churches as well as wineries and a distillery to enjoy.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Culpeper County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Culpeper | Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States | 19,214 |