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In 1975, the county lost 15.5 square miles (40.1 km 2) of land as the incorporated town of Poquoson, which had been within York County, became an independent city, although ties between the county and the new city remained close. Over 40 years later, they continue to share courts, sheriff's office, a jail, and some constitutional services.
The other four are the treasurer, sheriff, Commonwealth's attorney, and clerk. In general, the local governing body (i.e. City Council, Board of Supervisors) establishes tax policy and sets tax rates. The Commissioner of the Revenue implements and administers these policies by establishing assessments and determining what is taxable.
New Kent County was established in 1654 from York County, Virginia. Kent County, England: 26,134: 210 sq mi (544 km 2) Northampton County: 131: Eastville: 1634: Original county of the Colony under England, initially named Accomac Shire. In 1642, it was renamed Northampton County. However, in 1663, Northampton County was divided into two counties.
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Yorktown is a town in York County, Virginia.It is the county seat of York County, [3] one of the eight original shires formed in colonial Virginia in 1682. Yorktown's population was 195 as of the 2010 census, while York County's population was 66,134 in the 2011 census estimate.
Joseph Daniel Diggs (born c. 1957) is an American Republican politician from Virginia. [1] In 2000, he was elected as the Sheriff of York County and Poquoson. He served in this capacity until January 1 in 2023. He was elected to the Virginia Senate in the 2023 Virginia Senate election from the 24th district.
Bellefield Plantation (or Bellfield, also called E.D. Plantation) is a historic plantation site located in York County, Virginia, United States.In modern times, the former site is located off the Colonial Parkway next to the York River and abuts Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.
York County, Virginia, in the American Civil War (5 P) B. Buildings and structures in York County, Virginia (5 C, 6 P) E. Education in York County, Virginia (2 C, 3 P) G.