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Halifax County Virginia
Halifax County is located in south-central Virginia on the Virginia/North Carolina border. With a land mass of 820 square miles, Halifax ranks as the fourth largest county in the Commonwealth. 

Even though Halifax County is largely rural, the county has become a hub for Southside Virginia industry. Proximity to larger urban areas and transportation systems, raw materials, a diversified workforce, and economic advantages make Halifax attractive to companies planning expansion or relocation. 

Halifax County is within easy driving distance of large metropolitan areas: Richmond (100 miles northeast), Williamsburg (130 miles east), Roanoke (100 miles northwest), Lynchburg (60 miles north), Danville (30 miles west), Durham, North Carolina (90 miles south), Norfolk (175 miles east), and Washington, D.C. (190 miles north).

Numerous educational opportunities exist from nearby institutions of higher learning and the locally operated Continuing Education Center (CEC) of Longwood College. The CEC offers classes on both the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas from business administration to electrical engineering.

With its diversified economy, commitment to academic excellence, varied recreational opportunities, natural resources, convenient access, and moderate climate, choose Halifax County for your place to live, work, and play.