Living

Education

Education is of paramount importance in Prince Edward County. We pride ourselves in being the home of excellent institutions of higher learning as well as spectacular public and private school programs.

• Prince Edward County Public Schools (Pre-K through 12th grade)
• Southside Virginia Community College (Public, Co-ed College)
• Fuqua Schools (Pre-K through 12th grade independent school)
• Hampden-Sydney College (Private Liberal Arts College for men )
• Longwood University (Public, Co-ed University )
• Prospect Christian Academy (Private K-12th grade)
• Tri-County Life Learners (Non-profit Literacy Organization)

Medical Facilities and Information

• Centra Southside Community Hospital: Since 1925, Southside Community Hospital's vision is a state-of-the-art facility committed to meeting the needs of the community through cost-effective health care, delivered by a progressive, highly-trained medical staff and an efficient, friendly workforce.
• Piedmont Health District
• Senior Navigator

Emergency Services

• Prince Edward Sheriff's Department
• Virginia State Police
• Fire & Rescue
• Farmville Police Department

Parks & Recreation

• Local Lakes
• Wilck's Lake
• Sandy River Reservoir
            Fishing Tournament Application and Calendar
            Duck Hunting
• Fishing
• Boating
• Wildlife
• Virginia Wildlife Management Areas
• Appomattox River
• Playgrounds
  • Wilck's Lake
  • Grove Street Park
• Southside Virginia Family YMCA

Ag Conservation & Environment

• Piedmont Soil And Water Conservation District
• Virginia Cooperative Extension
• USDA, Farmville Service Center
• Farm Service Agency
• Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Rural Development

Technology

Broadband Capabilities:
To allow for our area’s expansion, Prince Edward County is part of a broadband network - Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC) - that supports five cities, numerous towns, 20 counties, 56 industrial parks, and is able to serve 700,000 residents and 19,000 businesses.

Commercial Air Service:

• Lynchburg Regional Airport: 49 miles, approx 1:00 via Route 460W
• Richmond International Airport: 70 miles, approx 1:30 via Route 360E
  

General Aviation Service:

• Farmville Municipal Airport (Local)

Ports:

• Port of Richmond: 63 miles, approx 1:30
• Virginia Port Authority, in Hampton Roads: 150 miles, approx 3:00