Goochland, Virginia
Goochland is a community of 1,182 people in Goochland County, Virginia.
Why visit Goochland
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beaumont, Bolling Hall and Powhatan State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Goochland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goochland
Goochland is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Goochland County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 899, up from 861 in 2010. The community is also known as Goochland Courthouse or by an alternative spelling, Goochland Court House. It derives its name from the fact that the community is the location of the county's court house, while the county in turn is named for Sir William Gooch, 1st Baronet, the royal lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1727 to 1749.
From the Wikipedia article Goochland, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Campfire Circle
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Amphitheatre will wooden bleachers and two fire pits
Museums and landmarks15
Beaumont
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Bolling Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building near Goochland, Virginia, United States
Brightly
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic plantation house located near Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia
Dover Slave Quarter Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Goochland County Court Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic courthouse in Virginia, US
Jackson Blacksmith Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Lock-Keeper's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Mount Bernard Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Tanglewood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
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Restaurants and cafes11
Bella Sicilia Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
2913 River Road West, Goochland
Mo-Th 08:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
2720 Fairground Road, Goochland
Tu-Th,Sa-Su 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-21:30
Eccoti
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
1940 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:00
Goochland Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.8 mi
2966 River Road West, Goochland
Mo-Th,Sa-Su 07:00-15:00; Fr 07:00-20:00
Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
1940 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
China King
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
1940 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Mo,We-Th,Sa-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
Camp T. Brady Saunders Dining Hall
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
1707 Maidens Road, Maidens
Hardee's
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
1945 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
2732 Fairground Road, Goochland
Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:30-20:00
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship5
Byrd Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Goochland County Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Map of Goochland
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Crozier (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Goochland County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake Anna Airport (7W4) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Short Pump 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Wyndham 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Tuckahoe 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Midlothian 20 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Bon Air 21 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Laurel 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Brandermill 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Glen Allen 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Lakeside 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Richmond 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Goochland County Courthouse, East Side of U.S. Route 522, Goochland, (Goochland County, Virginia), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Lock-Keeper's House in Goochland County, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tanglewood Ordinary, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jackson Blacksmith Shop, view 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Byrd Presbyterian Church, Jjmusgrove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brightly with hedge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mount Bernard gate and building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Beaumont fields, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bolling Hall avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
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