Bath County, Virginia
Bath County | |
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Bath County Courthouse in Warm Springs | |
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°04′N 79°44′W / 38.06°N 79.74°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Founded | 1790 |
| Named after | Bath, England |
| Seat | Warm Springs |
| Largest community | Hot Springs |
| Area | |
• Total | 535 sq mi (1,390 km2) |
| • Land | 529 sq mi (1,370 km2) |
| • Water | 5 sq mi (10 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,209 |
| • Density | 7.9/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
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, making it the second-least populous county in Virginia. Bath's county seat is Warm Springs, 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.