Culpeper County

Culpeper County is located in the central part of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Culpeper County covers an area of 382 square miles. The population in Culpeper County was last recorded in 2010 as 36,689.

The county seat is Culpeper. Culpeper is also the only town in Culpeper County.

Culpeper County is one with a large discrepancy between the rich and the poor. Much of the wealth is inherited by families over generations, but much of the Culpeper populaition lives below the poverty line.

History

Culpeper County was first established in 1749 as a break off of Orange County.

Culpeper County is named for Thomas Colepeper, the colonial governor of Virginia from 1677-1683.

May 1749 marks the first convening of the Culpeper County Court.

At 17, George Washington served as the county’s first surveyor. Part of his job was to design the county’s courthouse complex.

The Culpeper Minute Men fought valiantly during the Revolutionary War.

Several battles took place in Culpeper County during the Civil War, including The Battle of Cedar Mountain and The Battle of Brandy Station.

The Land

Culpeper County is close to the Blue Ridge Mountains, accessible to all kinds of hiking and outdoor activities.

The county is very close to the well known hike, Old Rag, and Skyline Drive.

Commonwealth Park, a famous site for equestrian events, is located in Culpeper County. Actor Christopher Reeve had his paralyzing accident at Commonwealth Park.

Activities

Culpeper County has a wide variety of activities, restaurants, and things to do.

Restaurants

Culpeper has restaurants and eateries for every pallette.

Dolcery Desserts http://www.dolcerydesserts.com/

Country Cookin http://www.countrycookin.com/

Ledo Pizza http://www.ledopizza.com/

Thyme Market http://www.thymeinfo.com/

Foti’s Restaurant http://www.fotisrestaurant.com/

Inn at Kelly’s Ford http://www.innatkellysford.com/

Wineries

Gray Ghost Vineyards http://www.grayghostvineyards.com/

Old House Vineyards http://www.oldhousevineyards.com/

Prince Michel Winery http://www.princemichel.com/

Unicorn Winery http://www.unicornwinery.com/

Shopping

From antique stores to storefront boutiques, Culpeper makes the experience of shopping almost as enjoyable as the products.

Apple’s Closet http://applesclosetconsignment.com/

Designer’s Choice http://www.designerschoice4you.com/

Found: Antiques, Vintage, Today http://foundantiquesandvintage.com/

The Cameleer http://www.thecameleer.com/

The Green Roost http://www.shopgreenroost.com/

The Farmer’s Wife http://www.thefarmerswifemarket.com/

Movie Theaters

Culpeper’s main movie theater is a Regal stadium with four theaters, offering enough options to ensure that moviegoers will get to see the film of their choice.

http://www.regmovies.com/