[2] Charlotte County is predominantly rural with a population density of only 26.5 persons per square mile.

The new county was named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Queen and wife of King George III of Great Britain.

In addition, Charlotte militia units fought under General Robert Lawson during the Yorktown campaign, which effectively led to the end of the American War of Independence.

An artillery company from Charlotte played a key role in the Battle of Craney Island during the War of 1812.

It considers and adopts policies regarding administration, budget, finance, economic development, health, planning, public safety, childcare, recreation, sanitation and waste removal.

The Board appropriates funds for all functions, including the schools, Social Services, Law Enforcement and operation of courts.

The Board's regularly scheduled meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Board of Supervisors Room of the County Administration Building, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, (PO Box 608) Charlotte Court House, Virginia, 23923.