August 19, 2026
Living
LOUISA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
An estimated 4,000 - 5,000 people gathered for the dedication of the new Louisa Courthouse and unveiling of the Confederate Monument on August 17, 1905.
All’s fair…and fun!
The 42nd Louisa County Fair was held at Walton Park in the Town of Mineral from July 30 through August 1. At the August 3 Louisa County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Administrator Christian Goodwin said there was a 45% increase in the number of attendees for this year’s fair, which equates to roughly 11,000 people total in attendance.
Lake Anna Power Plant construction
Construction of the Westinghouse pressurized water reactors at Lake Anna began in 1971, which went on-line in 1978 and
Women of Louisa County
The Belmont Club of Women held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Our guest speaker was Katelyn Coughlan of the Louisa County Historical Society. Her presentation was entitled “Women of Louisa County”. She spoke about many topics, i.e. women’s history, immigrants, the revolution for Central Virginia, Jack Jouett’s historical ride from Cuckoo to Monticello and much more. She also provided interesting maps showing the area years ago vs. now and the homes in those areas. She had many historical documents, pictures to share, but interestingly she didn’t have info to display/share for women’s history (which was the title of her presentation!). She explained that many of the women maintained everything when their husbands were gone, but they were never acknowledged via historical documentation because they were women.
Rotary club welcomes Boxley as new president
The Louisa County Rotary Club has a focus on improving the educational opportunities available to local youth — that’s one of the reasons why Tammy Boxley, the new president of the club as of July 1, decided to join to continue that mission.
A community that believed:
A parent’s “thank you” to Louisa County Schools
Learning to serve
The Louisa Volunteer Fire Department recently worked with the Future First Responders group on learning about rural water supply. The group meets once a month to participate in Fire-EMS training and accepts members aged 13-18.
Stuart Swift Property
Can you help us identify where this home is located in this undated photo? If you recognize the house, landmarks, or surrounding area, please share your details with the Louisa County Historical Society. Every clue helps us gather more information about this historical home!