Augusta County Virginia Government

The government of Augusta County exists to provide the citizens of the County with essential services that address individual and collective well being. In partnership with the community of residents, the government of Augusta County pledges civic stewardship that is fiscally accountable, socially responsive and worthy of the citizens trust. The County of Augusta is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia administered by a seven member board elected by magisterial district for four-year, staggered terms. Established in 1738, the County of Augusta is located in the Shenandoah Valley and, by area, is the second-largest county in Virginia. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Alleghany mountain ranges, Augusta County is home to nearly 75,000 people, a diverse business and manufacturing base, a rich agricultural history, and a strong educational system benefiting from 12 area colleges and universities.