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Easy Commute Between Newport News & Richmond New Kent County is 212 square miles and is bounded to
north by Pamunkey and York Rivers, and Chicahominy River to south. It is only 15 miles to downtown Richmond, and 45 miles to Newport News.
Native American Heritage in New Kent County New Kent County was also home to two Native American tribes: Pamunky and Mattaponi. Both have reservations in New Kent County area, and during festivals are open to public. The Mattaponi Indian Reservation was created from land which belonged to tribe by an act of Virginia General Assembly in 1658, and is one of oldest reservations in country. The Chicahominy tribe also inhabited New Kent County area at one time, and nearby Chicahominy River still bears their name.
Rural Area Rich in Agriculture Yet this agriculturally rich area of Virginia remains true to its colonial heritage, with farming as a way of life. According to www.newkent.net: “New Kent has 64 farms and 16,392 acres of farmland. Nearly 30 residents call farming their principal occupation. Half of farms have cattle, and a few have laying hens. In addition, County had 3,329 acres of corn, 2,919 acres of wheat, 5,041 acres of soybeans and 578 acres of hay in 1997, according to most recent government statistics.”
A Mix of Rural Serenity and Urban Convenience For those who wish to retire in Virginia, New Kent County can provide right mix of peace and quiet and urban convenience to keep life interesting. With working farms in surrounding area, a pleasant slow paced environment permeates area. Bounded by scenic borders such as Chicahominy, York and Pamunkey Rivers, New Kent is a place of natural beauty. Scattered along river are authentic and replicated colonial plantation homes that testify to New Kent County’s enduring quality of attractiveness to colonial settler and modern day retiree.
Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she manages investment property as part of her business. Elaine is also an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. She has helped numerous clients invest in and make money on property in Southeastern Virginia.
