[2] The rural county should not be confused with the large city and state capital Richmond, Virginia.

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 8809 people, 2,937 households, and 2,000 families residing in the county.

28.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The festival attracts thousands of music fans every year in a celebration of the Northern Neck's historical legacy.

[14] The current Superintendent (2022) is Bernard S. "Trey" Davis III.

It is named from Wilber L. Jerman, who built a large dwelling at the location in 1923, and lived there until 1946.

Jerman's wife Cleva May was deeded 50 acres extending from the south and west of the corner from her father in 1920.