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Essex County Essex County's official page. Essex County is located in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and is full of pastoral charm.

It is an idyllic location to settle down in a relaxing rural environment, but with easy access to the Rappahannock River.

08/10/2026

Office Closure Notice
Please be advised that the Commissioner’s Office and Treasurer’s Office will be closing today at 12:30 p.m. due to plumbing and septic issues.
Both offices will remain closed until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning to allow for necessary repairs and maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address the issue.
Thank you for your understanding.

07/22/2026

Due to Favorable Weather Conditions the Marsh Street Pool is Open Today, Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026.

07/21/2026

MARSH STREET POOL UPDATE
Update as of July 21, 2026:
Marsh Street Pool maintenance has been completed. The pool will be back on the normal operating schedule weather depending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while the pool maintenance was performed. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the pool.

For questions regarding this project:
Jay Mitchell, Facilities and Joint Operations Manager: 804-445-6104
Kay Carlton, Parks and Recreation Manager: 804-443-0303

07/20/2026

MARSH STREET POOL UPDATE
An update regarding the temporary closure of the Marsh Street Pool

Update as of July 20, 2026:
The new pool pump has been received and successfully installed. Our Facilities and Parks & Recreation teams are now working to restore the pool’s water clarity and ensure the water meets all health and safety standards before reopening.
We are hopeful conditions will improve over the coming days and that the pool will be able to reopen soon. We will provide another update as soon as the reopening date has been confirmed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this final step. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the pool as soon as it is safe to do so.

For questions regarding this project:
County Administrator and Board of Supervisors
804-443-4331
Jay Mitchell, Facilities and Joint Operations Manager
804-445-6104
Kay Carlton, Parks and Recreation Manager
804-443-0303

07/15/2026

Essex County Administration will be closed on Friday, July 17th due to parking lot restoration (Sealing and Striping).
The offices will reopen with Normal Operating Hours on Monday, July 20th.
Please contact Jay Mitchell if you have any questions regarding this project 804-445-6104.

06/29/2026

Essex County Fiscal Year-End Closure Schedule
To complete fiscal year-end financial processing, Essex County Administration will operate on a modified schedule:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
County offices will close at 12:00 PM (Noon).
The last transaction will be accepted at 11:30 AM.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
County offices will reopen at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Regular business operations will resume at that time.

Residents planning to conduct County business are encouraged to schedule their visits accordingly.

If you have questions or require assistance, please contact County Administration at (804) 443-4331.

06/20/2026

The Marsh Street Pool Will be Closed Until Further Notice

The Marsh Street Pool will be closed to the public until further notice due to a mechanical issue. Our staff and service contractors are working to repair the issue and restore operations as quickly and safely as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s patience while repairs are underway. Updates will be posted on the County website and official social media channels as more information becomes available.

06/11/2026

All Transfer Stations in Essex County (and surrounding Counties) will be closed for employee appreciation day on June 11, 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding. For any questions please visit the VPPSA website at VPPSA.org.

Well Water Testing Clinic The Virginia Cooperative Extension offers low-cost water testing clinics across the state thro...
06/08/2026

Well Water Testing Clinic

The Virginia Cooperative Extension offers low-cost water testing clinics across the state through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program (VAHWQP).

Water Sample Kits are $70

Registration Deadline June 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Register Online at: tinyurl.com/test-H2O

For questions contact Robbie Longest, Essex County Virginia Cooperative Extension at [email protected]

Address

202 South Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA
22560

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(804) 443-4331

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