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Welcome to York County! Located in the heart of the Virginia Peninsula, York County stretches 27 miles from Williamsburg to Hampton and covers 108 square miles. The County is 20 minutes from the Port of Hampton Roads and less than an hour from Richmond. With more than 200 miles of coastline along the York River and Chesapeake Bay, waterfront property is abundant.

The County is adjacent to James City County, the Cities of Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, and Poquoson. York County is part of the Hampton Roads area, which ranks 31st in population in the United States.

York County - Citizen Guide

VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

• Community Animal Shelter Team (CAST)
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Parks and Recreation

VOTING INFORMATION

• Register to Vote
• Virginia Department of Elections

VISIT YORKTOWN

• Events, Festivals & Activities
• Historic Yorktown Map and Guide
• York County Shopping and Dining Guide
• Visit Yorktown Brochure

Request a  printed Citizen Guide from York County.