Orange, Orange County, Virginia, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Orange is a town in Virginia’s Piedmont region and the seat of Orange County. Its historic center developed around rail lines and crossroads amid rolling farmland near the Blue Ridge foothills. The community was established in the 18th century and was known as Orange Court House before adopting its shorter name. Nineteenth-century buildings and nearby historic landscapes reflect its long role as a local market center. Tourism, agriculture, health care, small businesses and regional services contribute to the town’s economy.