ABOUT US

Lancaster County is a tract of land, creeks, and rivers at the southern tip of what is known as the “Northern Neck,” bordered by the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

In colonial times, settlers began arriving soon after 1640, and the county was founded in 1651. In 1742 an original Courthouse was moved from the banks of the Corrotoman River to an inland location (now Lancaster Courthouse on Route 3.) The old courthouse still stands today and provides space for county offices. The newer modern courthouse, built in 2010, stands next door, and contains the county records going back to 1651.

The 2023 population estimate for Lancaster County was 10,859.

As Republicans, we are proud of this beautiful county. We want to help its citizens achieve good government, keep the peace, educate its children, and provide economic growth to support jobs and security for all its residents.