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Nortonsville
Nortonsville is located in Virginia
Nortonsville
Nortonsville
Location in Virginia
Nortonsville is located in the United States
Nortonsville
Nortonsville
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Albemarle
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1495075

Nortonsville is a small place in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and public services.

How are Unincorporated Communities Managed?

The county government provides services for unincorporated areas. This includes things like police, fire protection, and schools. Residents in these areas pay taxes to the county. These taxes help fund the services they receive.

Where is Nortonsville Located?

Nortonsville is found in Albemarle County. This county is in the state of Virginia, which is on the east coast of the United States.

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