Where is Powhatan, VA?

Powhatan is a county that sits in Virginia’s Central Piedmont region. It is best known for its close proximity to the Appomattox and James Rivers. The prominent James River lies in the county’s northern border while the Appomattox River is on its southern part.

Revered because of its laid back lifestyle, the county is considered to be a part of the Greater Richmond Region. Powhatan is situated 20 miles west of Richmond, which is the Commonwealth’s capitol city. From Richmond, Washington D.C., Atlantic Ocean, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Colonial Williamsburg are easily reached through a 2-hour drive.

Traveling Powhatan is easy. Route 60 runs towards the east and west, while Route 522 runs North to South. Highway 288 is convenient located centrally in the County and will give you quick access to Short Pump and other cities. Route 288 also provides access to the Interstate 64 and 95.

Fastest Growing Locality

Powhatan measures 272 square miles and based on its 2010 US Census, its population is steadily growing and has now reached 28,046. Because of this, the county is now considered to be one of the fastest growing localities within Virginia, primarily because of its 25% population increase from the year 2000.

Schools and Business

Powhatan County has one main high school in the county, Powhatan High School Local residents also have the option of a private school called, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot which prides itself for being the only co-ed Catholic School within Richmond, VA offering preschool to 12th grade. Local elementary school options are Flat Rock Elementary School, Pocahontas Elementary School, Powhatan Elementary School along with intermediate schools Pocahontas Middle School, and Powhatan Jr. High School.

Local businesses are booming that everything you may ever need is within easy reach. For local dining options, you can always get a quick bite from the ever popular County Seat Restaurant in the heart of Powhatan Courthouse. Mabel’s Espresso Bakery Café is a home to some of the best breads in town. You can also head over to Angela’s Italian Ristorante for some pizza and pasta. If you have the appetite for Chinese delicacies, the sushi and sashimi from Allen’s Chinese Restaurant are a must-try! Powhatan is also a home to popular food chains like Wendy’s, Domino’s Pizza, Subway Restaurant, Taco Bell, McDonalds, and more.

If you need to do soe shopping, the Short Pump Town Center is is only a 20 minute drive away. It is a beautiful outdoor mall with many dining and shopping options. Even closer is the town of Midlothian VA (just east of Powhatan on Route 60), where many larger city amenities can be found.

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