Orange Information

Located in the north-central Piedmont region, Orange is bounded by Culpeper, Louisa, Spotsylvania, Albemarle, Greene and Madison counties.  Orange County was formed in 1734 and was named in honor of William IV, Prince of Orange.   The 2005 estimated population was 30,246.  See more of Orange's census Quick Facts here.

Orange is the birthplace of Zachary Taylor, the 20th President of the United States (Montebello near Barboursville).  It is also the lifelong home of James Madison (Montpelier), "Father of the Constitution", sponsor of the Bill of Rights and the 4th President of the United States. 

St. Thomas Episcopal Church was where Robert E. Lee worshiped during his encampment in Orange during the winter of 1863-1864.  The Wilderness Battlefield is where Lee and Grant clashed for the first time on May 5-6 1864.

Orange county has two incorporated towns: Orange and Gordonsville.  Other towns within Orange County include:

Barboursville

Locust Grove (Lake of the Woods)

Rhoadesville

Unionville

Orange REALTOR

Linda Farkas, REALTOR, e-PRO, ABR, ASP: resident of Culpeper County since 1982. I hope the information I have provided you has been helpful.  If you would like to learn more about Orange, please e-mail me.

Favorite Restaurants:

Mario's Pizzeria and Restaurant