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Charlottesville Metropolitan Area
The Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the Piedmont region of Virginia, Piedmont region of the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Virginia as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The combined population is: 201,559 (2010 census), 218,615 (2018 estimate) & 235,232 (2019 estimate) MSA components ''Note: Since a constitutional change in 1871, all cities in the state are independent city, independent cities. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia.'' There are five counties and one independent city that contribute to the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. *Counties **Albemarle County, Virginia, Albemarle **Buckingham County, Virginia, Buckingham **Fluvanna County, Virginia, Fluvanna **Greene County, Virginia, Greene **Nelson County, Virginia, Nelson *Independent Cities **Charlottesville, Virginia, Charlottesville Communiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Statistical Area
In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally Incorporated town, incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like County (United States), counties or separate entities such as U.S. state, states; because of this, the precise definition of any given metropolitan area can vary with the source. The statistical criteria for a standard metropolitan area were defined in 1949 and redefined as metropolitan statistical area in 1983. A typical metropolitan area is centered on a single large city that wields substantial influence over the region (e.g., New York City or Chicago). However, some metropolitan areas contain more than one large city with no single municipality holding a substantially dominant position (e.g., Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Hampton Roads, Virginia B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Monticello, Virginia
Lake Monticello, a private gated community, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States. The population was 9,920 at the 2010 census, an increase of over 44% from 2000. The community is centered on a lake of the same name, which is formed by a dam on a short tributary of the nearby Rivanna River. Lake Monticello is part of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lake Monticello was developed in the 1960s as a summer vacation home community but quickly evolved into a bedroom community of Charlottesville, and to a smaller extent of Richmond. It also has a sizable retirement age population. Geography Lake Monticello is located in northwestern Fluvanna County at (37.918286, -78.326803). It is bordered to the northwest by the Albemarle County line, to the northeast by the Rivanna River, to the south by Riverside Drive and South Boston Road, and to the southwest by Virginia State Route 53, the Thomas Jefferson Parkway. VA 53 leads northwest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beech Grove, Virginia
Beech Grove is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... ReferencesGNIS reference Unincorporated communities in Nelson County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{NelsonCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barnes, Virginia
Barnes is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Virginia, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... ReferencesGNIS reference Unincorporated communities in Greene County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{GreeneCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barboursville, Virginia
Barboursville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, Virginia, United States. It is the birthplace of renowned American military commander and president Zachary Taylor. It also contains Barboursville, the home of James Barbour, the 19th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, after which the community is named. The ruins of his home are now on land owned by one of the Piedmont region's wineries, Barboursville Vineyards. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 177. The community is located at the intersection of VA 20 and US 33. Rural areas outside the community which use the Barboursville ZIP code include portions of Albemarle and Greene counties. In addition to Barboursville, the Madison-Barbour Rural Historic District, Hampstead Farm Archeological District, and Burlington are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Barboursville ruins On Christmas Day 1884, 62 years after it was buil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avon, Virginia
Avon is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... ReferencesGNIS reference Unincorporated communities in Nelson County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{NelsonCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrington, Virginia
Arrington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nelson County, Virginia, Nelson County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the United States Census, 2010, 2010 Census was 708. Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast is the only lodging location in Arrington, run by innkeepers Wendie and Jay Fines. Mitchell's Brick House Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Arrington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. References * Census-designated places in Nelson County, Virginia {{NelsonCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amicus, Virginia
Amicus is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Greene County, Virginia, Greene County, Virginia, United States. ''Amīcus'' is the Latin word for 'friend'. ReferencesGNIS reference Unincorporated communities in Greene County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{GreeneCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allens Creek, Virginia
Allens Creek is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... ReferencesGNIS reference Unincorporated communities in Nelson County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{NelsonCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afton, Virginia
Afton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Albemarle and Nelson counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is newly listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 313. Geography It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about west of Charlottesville. Economy Afton is home to Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery, Silverback Distillery, Veritas Vineyard and Winery, the Blue Mountain Brewery and Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery. Notable residents * Paul F. Gorman, former Commander in Chief of the United States Southern Command *Rita Mae Brown, novelist, poet, screenwriter, activist *June Curry, benefactor to bicyclists on the Transamerica Trail *Mary Chapin Carpenter, songwriter, musician [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adial, Virginia
Adial is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... ReferencesGNIS reference Unincorporated communities in Nelson County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{NelsonCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanardsville, Virginia
Stanardsville is a town in Greene County, Virginia, United States. The population was 349 at the 2020 census, down from 367 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Greene County. The name is from Robert Stanard, a benefactor who donated land for public use. It is part of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Stanardsville is named for Stanard family, landholders who surveyed the first lots for the town in 1794. In 1838, Greene County was created from land previously contained within Orange County and Stanardsville was selected as the county seat. The Greene County Courthouse, Beadles House, Octonia Stone, Powell–McMullan House, and Stanardsville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Stanardsville is located in central Greene County at (38.296852, -78.439367), at the eastern foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, Stanardsville has a total area of , all of i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
