Following recent rainfall that has significantly reduced fire risk conditions, the County of Prince Edward has lifted the Local Emergency and rescinded the countywide ban on all open-air fires and outdoor burning, effective 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 2026.
In 1754, Prince Edward County was founded in southern Virginia. Today, it stands at the crossroads of the closing days of the American Civil War and the birthplace of America’s fight for civil rights in education. Home to 22,000 citizens, the County offers a rural, progressive lifestyle, two institutions of higher education, a vibrant arts and cultural community, a flourishing downtown shopping district, and a rich abundance of college athletics and outdoor recreational activities. To find out more, follow Prince Edward County on Facebook @PrinceEdwardCo and on YouTube.
Learn the history of the Prince Edward County seal and the thought behind it.