Our Community
Dinwiddie County, Virginia is a relatively rural area, although it is quickly becoming a 'bedroom community' to the greater Richmond Metropolitan Area and shows bright promise for future growth.
The population, according to the Census 2000, was 24,533, a ten percent increase in the last decade. The 504 square miles of Dinwiddie County are mostly agricultural farmland today, with a sparse sprinkling of communities throughout. McKenney is the only incorporated town in the county with a population of 441. The small unincorporated village of Dinwiddie is the county seat. Dinwiddie was built on the site of Fort Henry, constructed in 1646, which became a trading post and then a town. Even tinier communities such as Ammon, Carson, Church Road, Dewitt, Ford, Sutherland and Wilsons lend their special charm to Dinwiddie County.
Dinwiddie County, VA is known for its wealth of Civil War historical sites. This is where the Battle of Five Forks, known as the 'Waterloo of the Confederacy' was fought. White Oak Road was also the scene of a hard-fought battle.
Bordered along its northern edge by the lovely Lake Chesdin, which is known for its fantastic bass and walleye fishing, Dinwiddie County residents enjoy boating, camping, and canoeing. The County Department of Parks and Recreation is devoted to keeping the natural areas beautiful and pristine. The mild, moderate climate offers residents year-round opportunity to partake of Dinwiddie's outdoor beauty.
Strategically located near Interstates 85 and 95, and situated only 25 miles south of bustling Richmond, Dinwiddie is the perfect location for new or relocating businesses. The Dinwiddie Airport is ready to serve small crafts, while the Richmond International Airport and the Port of Richmond are nearby. The Dinwiddie Industrial Park has been built, providing the perfect opportunity for incoming corporations.
Dinwiddie County, VA stands on the brink of enormous growth, as the Richmond Metropolitan Area sprawls further and further its way. The citizens are dedicated to retaining their rural charm, while at the same time welcoming this bright, promising future.