Loudoun County, Virginia is a vibrant and growing county of over 400,000 people, renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history, diverse commercial opportunities, comfortable neighborhoods, and top-notch public services. During the American Revolution, it was the most populous county in Virginia and was abundant in agriculture, earning it the nickname “The Granary of the Revolution” due to its grain contributions to George Washington's Continental Army. For those interested in figure skating, Loudoun County offers two Olympic-sized rinks for classes and open skating. It was named after John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun and Governor General of Virginia from 1756 to 1759. Emergency services are provided by the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Office of Emergency Management.
The county's official motto is “I Byde My Time”, taken from the coat of arms of the Earl of Loudoun. Those looking to explore the history and architecture of Leesburg can use the Leesburg Walking Tours app or take a guided tour with Loudoun Art Tours. Many have moved to the county seat or to the small towns and rural communities of the Loudoun Valley. It is part of the five-million-acre Northern Neck of Virginia estate granted by King Charles II of England to seven nobles in 1649. In 1962, Washington Dulles International Airport was built in Sterling, located in southeastern Loudoun County. Elizabeth Taylor lived outside Middleburg in the 1970s with her then-husband, Virginia Senator John Warner, while Robert Duvall resided in Loudoun for years before moving to Fauquier. During World War I, it was an important granary for supplying food to European soldiers.
The Loudoun County Public Library Extension Department is a great resource for those who cannot easily access branch services. Like many counties in Virginia, Loudoun is governed locally by a board of supervisors known as the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. It is one of the counties in Virginia that chooses to include its employees in the Virginia Mortgage Assistance Program (VMAP).
