Traditional Values, Common Bonds

Southampton, the westernmost county in Hampton Roads, is also one of the largest territories. Covering 600 miles of fertile Virginia soil, Southampton has enjoyed a long-thriving economy based in agriculture and forestry.

Like its Hampton Roads sister communities, Southampton boasts a rich American heritage. The county was a focal point during the Civil War... as the scene of Nat Turner's Southampton Insurrection in 1831, site of the Blackwater Line - the dividing line between Union and Confederate troops from 1862 until the end of the war, and home to two Civil War generals - one from each side.

Southampton County has no shortage of recreational pursuits to enjoy. Bordered on the east by the Blackwater River, on the west by the Meherrin, and with the Nottoway running through its center, water sports abound. The Nottoway River Ranch, 75 acres of wooded acreage adjacent to the river, is a perfect setting for everything from fishing to four-wheeling to an overnight camping adventure.

Dry land in Southampton offers opportunities for hunters of every persuasion, whether keeping an eye out for white tail deer or a fast-climbing Titleist on the back nine of the Cypress Cove Country Club!


Shopping in Southampton County
Recreation in Southampton County
Resturants in Southampton County
Historic Places in Southampton County
Museums & Festivals in Southampton County
Lodging in Southampton County

Click the PDF link to view zoning codes relating to stables & kennels.