Henry County, Virginia

Henry County
Beaver Creek Plantation
Flag of Henry County
Official seal of Henry County
Official logo of Henry County
Map of Virginia highlighting Henry County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°40′N 79°53′W / 36.67°N 79.88°W / 36.67; -79.88
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1777
Named forPatrick Henry
SeatMartinsville
Largest townRidgeway
Area
 • Total384 sq mi (990 km2)
 • Land382 sq mi (990 km2)
 • Water2 sq mi (5 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total50,948
 • Density130/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.henrycountyva.gov
Virginia state historical marker for Henry County

Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 50,948.[1] The county seat is usually identified as Martinsville;[2] however, the administration building (where county offices are located and where the board of supervisors holds meetings), county courthouse, and Henry County Sheriff's Office are located on Kings Mountain Road (SR 174) in Collinsville.The Henry County Adult Detention Center is located on DuPont Road in Henry County, just south of Martinsville.

Henry County is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Henry County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.