Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

68 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 VIRGINIA P rince Edward County is affectionately nicknamed the “Heart of Virginia” for a multitude of great reasons. Founded in 1754, it is blessed with a wealth of culture and history spanning from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. Of particular note, the county is the proud home of Virginia’s only Civil Rights Museum, the Robert Russa Moton Museum. Rich in natural beauty, Prince Edward County welcomes visitors and citizens alike to enjoy its many outdoor recreational opportunities, from the Blueway to High Bridge Trail State Park. Prince Edward is also a college community, enriched by the students and citizens from Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. With a vibrant downtown in the Town of Farmville (the county seat), Prince Edward County is the commercial hub for the seven-county region in south-central Virginia and serves the market needs of over 176,000 people. Fostering a sustainable business community is a top priority, so the county puts a AT A GLANCE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VIRGINIA WHAT: A progressive, business-friendly municipality; population 24,000 WHERE: South-central Virginia WEBSITE: www.co.prince-edward.va.us PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Let’s get down to business