About Campbell County

From its beginnings as a frontier settlement, to its emergence as a tobacco producer and then a center for industrial manufacturing, Campbell County has continually evolved and grown with national and world changes. Since its inception in 1781, Campbell County’s primary purpose has centered on bettering its citizens Quality of Life. Through the years, our real estate make-up has changed from a mainly agricultural community into a mixture of the suburban and rural. The number of small businesses in the county has increased, and Campbell County’s economy relies on the growth and diversity of both our large industries and small businesses, many of which were started by life-long Campbell County citizens. Campbell County remains committed to our continued economic development and to providing quality to our citizens.

Our Mission

The mission of Campbell County is to create a cooperative self-sustaining environment in which its citizens, elected officials, and government work toward common excellence. The County will preserve and protect its heritage and quality of life while creating opportunity for business and community alike in an era of conscientious managed growth. The County will courteously and civilly represent, without fail, Virginia's leadership in planning, governing, and education.