King William County

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King William County and the Town of West Point
are located just 30 miles northeast of the state
capitol of Richmond, 60 miles northwest of the
International Port of Hampton Roads, and 90
miles south of Washington, D.C.
Located along the urban corridor extending down
the east coast, King William is only a days
drive from over half of the population and manufa
cturing in the United States.
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS Firm
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LABOR FORCE
The County has a civilian labor force of 6,663
and an unemployment rate of 3.8 (June, 2004).
Manufacturing accounts for approximately
one-third of employment. King William County an
d The Town of West Point are a regional center f
or both manufacturing and retail
trade activity. King William County and the Town
of West Point are part of the Richmond-Petersburg
Metropolitan Statistical Area which has a labor
force of 547,260 and an unemployment rate of 4.0
(June, 2004). Virginia is a right-to-work state.
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. Virginia Log C
o. Food Lion West Point Veneer Royster Cl
ark Grainery Lebanon Chemical J. Sanders Con
struction Citizens and Farmers Bank Nestle P
urina Pet Care Star Paper Tube MG Industries
Augusta Lumber
West Point West Point Central Garage We
st Point West Point West Point West Point
West Point Central Garage West Point
West Point West Point
Paperboard, pulp, paper Veneer Grocery S
awmill Grain Fertilizers Contracting B
ank Cat box filler Tubes Air separation
Lumber
ECONOMY
King William has experienced healthy economic
growth in recent years and promises more of the s
ame for the future. Annual growth rates are proje
cted at 3.1 to the year 2005. Additionally, a lo
w cost of living and a median household income 18
higher than the national average enhances buyin
g power in King William County.
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Cement Tract West Point Industrial Park F
ontainebleau Industrial Park Guy Townsend Si
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King William Commerce Center
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TOURISM
EDUCATION
King William Countys school system includes
one primary school, one elementary school, one
middle school, and one high school. In 2003, 69
of the high school graduates went on to college.
The Town of West Point operates a separate sch
ool system. West Points school system
includes one elementary school, one middle
school, and one high school. In 2003, 83 of
the high school graduates went on to college.
West Point became a thriving commercial port
and resort destination in the late 1800s due to
its location on a peninsula. Local historical and
cultural attractions include the Mattaponi and P
amunkey Indian Reservations and Museums, Chelsea
Plantation, and a number of historic churches. Ki
ng William Courthouse, circa 1725, is the oldest
Courthouse in continuous use in the
United States. Within a short drive youll find R
ichmond,Yorktown, Jamestown and Colonial Williams
burg. Williamsburg is also home to Busch Gardens
and Water Country USA theme parks. The York Rive
r provides access to the Chesapeake
Bay and the beaches of the Atlantic are within
an hours drive.
RECREATION
Facilities include King William Recreational
Park, Zoar State Forest, ball fields, a private
marina, three public boat landings, a public
golf course and a private country club. The
Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers provide
numerous recreational opportunities including
boating, canoeing, and fishing. The County
and Town both operate year-round recreational
programs.
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Jim Baugh Plant Manager Nestle Purina Pet Care
Dr. Brenda Cowlbeck Superintendent King William
Schools
Frank Pleva County Administrator King William Co
unty
Lewis Lawrence Director of Planning Middle Penin
sula PDC

Cynthia Rinaldi Member King William IDA
Daniel Wright Member King William IDA
Andy Conklin Mayor Town of West Point
Gene Campbell Project Manager Southwood Builders
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For more information contact Frank Pleva Coun
ty Administrator King William County 804-769-492
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Michelle M. Dewitt Economic Development Coordi
nator
Town of West Point 804-843-3330
Visit the King William Website
Visit the West Point Website
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