Bath County, Virginia

Bath County
Bath County Courthouse in Warm Springs
Bath County Courthouse in Warm Springs
Flag of Bath County
Official seal of Bath County
Official logo of Bath County
Map of Virginia highlighting Bath County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°04′N 79°44′W / 38.06°N 79.74°W / 38.06; -79.74
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1790
Named forBath, England
SeatWarm Springs
Largest communityHot Springs
Area
 • Total
535 sq mi (1,390 km2)
 • Land529 sq mi (1,370 km2)
 • Water5 sq mi (10 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,209
 • Density7.9/sq mi (3.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.bathcountyva.gov

Bath County is a United States county located in the Shenandoah Valley on the central western edge of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,209,[1] making it the second-least populous county in Virginia. Bath's county seat is Warm Springs,[2] while the largest community is Hot Springs.

Established in 1790, Bath County was named for the natural hot springs found in the region. The county is known for its mountainous terrain and picturesque landscapes, including the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

  1. ^ "Bath County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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