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Charlotte County was set off from Lunenburg County in 1764. It was named after the young Queen of George III, Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg. Settlement of the area began about 50 years before the county was formed. Charlotte County was the second governing body in the 13 colonies to declare its independence from England. As the American revolutionary spirit unfolded, people of newly acquired wealth and influence played important roles in the formation of the government. Its militia units helped to halt the advance of Cornwallis in 1781 and to hasten the end of the American Revolution.

Keysville enjoys an almost ideal climate. It is 625 feet above sea level, and has a mean temperature of 60 degrees. Temperatures in July range from 66 to 87 degrees. The winters are never severe, with average temperatures in January ranging from 25 to 46 degrees. The average annual precipitation rate is 40.4 inches. Cultural activities in the county include the Virginia Civil War Trails and the Wilson Kautz Raid Driving Trail. The Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail traverse much of Charlotte County. Also of interest is Red Hill, the last home and burial place of Patrick Henry. Other area events and attractions include Flora Fest, Charlotte County Celebration of the Visual Arts, Bolton’s Music House, Philbeck’s Music House, the Charlotte County Relay for Life, the Red Hill 4th of July, Charlotte County Mudd Bogg, Staunton River Battle Commemoration, Drakes Branch Fall Festival, Halloween Harvest Hay Ride, Phenix Fall Festival, Flatland Ride, Ride in the Heartland, Taste of Charlotte, the Fun and Pleasure Horse Show, Keysville Christmas Parade and more. Also of interest is Red Hill, the last home and burial place of Patrick Henry. Other area events and attractions include Flora Fest, Charlotte County Celebration of the Visual Arts, Bolton’s Music House, Philbeck’s Music House, the Charlotte County Relay for Life, the Red Hill 4th of July, Charlotte County Mudd Bogg, Staunton River Battle Commemoration, Drakes Branch Fall Festival, Halloween Harvest Hay Ride, Phenix Fall Festival, Flatland Ride, Ride in the Heartland, Taste of Charlotte, the Fun and Pleasure Horse Show, Keysville Christmas Parade and more. Also of interest is Red Hill, the last home and burial place of Patrick Henry. Other area events and attractions include Flora Fest, Charlotte County Celebration of the Visual Arts, Bolton’s Music House, Philbeck’s Music House, the Charlotte County Relay for Life, the Red Hill 4th of July, Charlotte County Mudd Bogg, Staunton River Battle Commemoration, Drakes Branch Fall Festival, Halloween Harvest Hay Ride, Phenix Fall Festival, Flatland Ride, Ride in the Heartland, Taste of Charlotte, the Fun and Pleasure Horse Show, Keysville Christmas Parade and more. The accomplishments of Charlotte County Public Schools are truly remarkable. These include the 1996 Superintendent of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia Award. Local schools include Eureka Elementary and the Government School of Global Economics and Technology. Nearby colleges and universities include Longwood College, Liberty University, the University of Virginia, Duke University and others. Hospitals and medical centers near Keysville include Southside Community Hospital, Piedmont Geriatric Hospital and Community Memorial Health Center. The many area lakes and acres of forest offer an abundance of hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and recreation. Several nearby golf courses, baseball and softball leagues, and more provide the community with a variety of athletic pursuits. Year in and year out, Charlotte County provides hunters with the best opportunities for white-tail deer and wild turkey hunting - not to mention small game. You can also enjoy fishing, boating and swimming in Buggs Island Lake (John H. Kerr Reservoir), a sprawling 50,000-acre reservoir with 800 miles of shoreline in the southern tip of Charlotte County. It is a "must" for visitors and residents alike, and is especially known for its striped bass, a migratory species landlocked in this huge body of water. Other fish species include largemouth bass, white bass, perch, walleye, chain pickerel, crappie, sunfish and catfish. In addition, recreational activities for children can be found in 5 area ballparks and the Tower Park in Keysville.

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