Pork, Peanuts and Pine

To the west and south of York County lies Surry County. Like the other counties of Hampton Roads, Surry is rich in early American history and tradition.

A small fleet of ferryboats links the town of Scotland in Surry County with Jamestown, the first permanent settlement in British North America. The quick 15-minute ride across the James River is free of charge and offers present-day passengers an opportunity to view the land much as the colonists did 400 years ago.

The county is made up of the towns of Claremont, Dendron and Surry, and several unincorporated communities including Bacon?s Castle, home of its namesake structure, one of just a handful of still-standing examples of Jacobean architecture in America.

In July 2006, the citizens of Surry County hosted the 30th annual Pork, Peanut and Pine Festival at beautiful Chippokes Plantation State Park, amid the crape myrtle trees in full bloom. Throughout its history, Surry County has painstakingly preserved its heritage and the spirit of a rural farming community. Today, the county remains without a single traffic stoplight!


Historic Attractions in Surry County
Dining in Surry County
Recreation in Surry County
Shopping in Surry County

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