Buckingham County

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Buckingham County is the county directly south of Albemarle County.

Buckingham County was established on May 1, 1761 from the southeastern portion of Albemarle County. The James River is the border between the two counties. [1] The reason for the county's name of the county is not known. The town seat is Dillwyn.

Election 2019

Buckingham County is part of the Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District. James F. McDaniel Jr. and Kevin E. Dunn were re-elected to be the county's representatives on the Board of Directors.

Stephanie D. Love was re-elected as Commissioner of Revenue.

E.M. Wright, Jr was re-elected as Commonwealth's Attorney.

W.G. "Billy" Kidd, Jr was re-elected as Sheriff.

Christy L. Christian was re-elected as Treasurer. [2] [3]

Amenities

  • Buckingham-Appomattox State Forest
  • Horsepen Lake Wildlife Management
  • James River State Park
  • Yogaville



References

  1. Web. http://www.dailyprogress.com/welcome/things_to_know/counties/buckingham-county/article_3ff34bc4-1fc7-11e3-a826-001a4bcf6878.html, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 17, 2013, retrieved September 18, 2013.
  2. Web. Some incumbents ousted across Central Virginia, Ruth Serven Smith, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 5, 2019, retrieved November 16, 2019.
  3. Web. Unofficial Results for Buckingham County, Virginia State Board of Elections, November 6, 2019, retrieved November 16, 2019.