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Caroline County Comprehensive Plan Visit the Towns of Caroline County! Fred Public Transportation Jump to Financial Institutions Jump to Hospitals/Physician Services Jump to Food/Lodging Jump to Area Libraries Jump to Local Taxes Jump to Post Offices/Zip Codes According to recent population estimates the current population for the county is 25,563 (2005). The county's two incorporated towns of Bowling Green and Port Royal have populations of 766 and 204 respectively. Caroline is located within 30 miles of the Richmond metro area. The County occupies 549 square miles, 77,000 acres of which belong to the Ft. A.P. Hill military reservation. 261,700 acres of this area are commercial forest land, 51,605 acres farm land. Caroline County enjoys a relatively moderate climate:
The prevailing winds are from the southwest. Caroline County is serviced by the Fredericksburg Regional Transit, (FRED) public transportation system. For schedules and information, please click here. Caroline County has three financial institutions with total assets of approximately 578 million: Union Bank & Trust, EVB, and Second Bank and Trust. The Caroline County Industrial Development Authority is authorized to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds. Caroline County is served by an SBA 504 Certified Development Company to asist small business in fixed asset financing. HOUSING/REAL ESTATE Excellent opportunities to buy and rent individual houses and apartments are available in Caroline County. Low cost of living and affordable housing make Caroline County an ideal place to live and work. Housing choices range from developments such as Lake Caroline and Lake Land'or to condominiums, townhomes and delightful farm homes. With substantial realtors located within the county, assistance is available in the GTE phone directory and a local real-estate directory. HOSPITALS Major hospitals located in the area include Mary Washington Hospital located in Fredericksburg, Henrico Doctors Hospital, Medical College of Virginia, St. Mary's Hospital and the Richmond Community Hospital, all located in Richmond. Additional facilities and emergency services are located in Richmond and Fredericksburg. Local medical facilities include Pratt Medical Center of Ladysmith, Ladysmith Urgent Care, Virginia Primary Care Associates, 121 Courthouse Lane, Bowling Green, Caroline Pediatrics, Caroline Christian Health Center and the Caroline County Health Department. MOTELS Lodging Ten including Bowling Green Motel, Comfort Inn, Edmont of Port Royal Bed and Breakfast, Howard Johnsons, Travel Lodge, ColumnWood Bed and Breakfast, Days Inn, Super 8, Quality Inn and Webb's Motel. For more information please go to Caroline's Food & Lodging Guide. RECREATION  The County has an extensive recreation and parks program. Local service organizations sponsor seasonal recreational activities for the public, including softball leagues, karate, ballet, and special events for both children and adults. There are 10 ball fields, four tennis courts, numerous private swimming pools and three public golf courses that also have private membership. Fort A.P. Hill, a designated cooperative wildlife management area, provides excellent hunting and fishing opportunities.
The Rappahannock and Mattaponi Rivers are used
extensively for boating and fishing. The Rappahanock River follows
Caroline's easter border,providing opportunities for boating, fishing,
wildlife watching and water sports. Visitors can rent a canoe, kayak
or jon boat in Port Royal. The Caroline Progress (Bowling Green, weekly) The Richmond Times Dispatch (Richmond, morning - daily) The Free Lance Star (Fredericksburg, morning, - daily) The Washington Post (Washington D.C., morning - daily) is also available in certain locations. "Play Caroline" - Golf Courses and the Virginia Sports Complex as well as other things to do in Caroline County. "Opportunity" - Provides A view of Caroline County (Climate, Demographics, Labor Statistics, Education, Media, Tax Rates, etc.) "Historic Map: - Lists all historic sites in Caroline County To receive copies of any of the above brochures, stop by the Economic Development Office at 104 South Main Street, Bowling Green or email Cassie Ruby. AREA LIBRARIES: AREA ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS POLICE/EMERGENCY SERVICES The county is served by a Sheriff's Department with 32 full-time sworn-in personnel. There are 17 state police officers assigned to the county. The Town of Bowling Green supports its own police department and maintains an excellent working relationship with the County Sheriff's Office and State Police. A full-time professional heads the county's Fire and Rescue operations and coordinates 6 Fire Departments and 3 Rescue Squads with approximately 300+ volunteers. LOCAL TAXES - 2006 Tax Year Real Estate Personal Property/Automobile and Trucks Sales and Use Tax In Virginia, counties and cities are separate entities. A manufacturing company pays either county or city taxes, depending upon it's location. However, if a manufacturing company is within the corporate limits of a town, it is subject to both town and county levies. Post Offices/Zip Codes |
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