Orange, Virginia
Orange is a town of 5,066 people in Orange County, Virginia, founded in 1834.
Why visit Orange
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include James Madison Museum and Ballard-Marshall House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Orange
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orange
Orange is a town and the county seat of Orange County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,880 at the 2020 census, representing a 3.4% increase since the 2010 census. Orange is 28 miles (45 km) northeast of Charlottesville, 88 miles (142 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., and 4 miles (6 km) east of Founding Father and fourth U.S. president James Madison's plantation of Montpelier.
From the Wikipedia article Orange, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks23
James Madison Museum
Museum
129 Caroline Street, Orange
Mo,We,Sa-Su 10:00-16:00; Th-Fr 11:00-17:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 25...
Ballard-Marshall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Berry Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Bloomsbury
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic home located near Orange, Orange County, Virginia
Brampton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Chestnut Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Greenway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Greenwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Grelen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Hare Forest Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Mayhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
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Montpelier
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
The Virginia estate of James Madison, fourth President of the United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Belleview Park
Park
Municipal Park with large open grassy area, playground, and picnic table
Hazel Sedwick Park
Park
Community park and playground with swings and play equipment.
Robertson Fountain / Depot / Visitor Center Park
Park
Small park with surface fountain for playing in the water. Statue of Boy and Dog.
Veteran's Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Large forested municipal park area with walking trail, ball field, picnic shelter, and playground area.
Restaurants and cafes25
Coopers Cookin and Catering
Restaurant · Southern · 1.1 mi
12399 James Madison Highway, Orange
My Avocado
Restaurant · Mexican, Mediterranean · 0.6 mi
100 Berry Hill Road, Orange
13 more on the map.
History
This area of the Piedmont was occupied by Siouan-speaking peoples at the time of European encounter. Tribes located in coastal areas generally spoke Algonquian languages.
From the History section of Orange, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship12
St. Thomas Church (Orange, Virginia)
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Journey Church Central Virginia
Church · Nondenominational · 1.8 mi
13286 James Madison Highway, Orange
Faith in Christ Community Church
Church · Nondenominational
127 Chapman Street, Orange
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Orange
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Piedmont Rsch Stn Hcn (1 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
Orange County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gordonsville Municipal Airport (GVE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Gordonsville 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Brightwood 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Culpeper 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Louisa 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Earlysville 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Lake Wilderness 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Charlottesville 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Lake Monticello 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Bealeton 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Elkton 29 mi northwest, about 47 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
- 2016-07-31 15 03 40 View of Orange, Orange County, Virginia from a plane traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (3), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (17), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange High School, Orange, VA, angled view, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange High School, Orange, VA, head on, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County Courthouse - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rebel Hall, Orange, VA, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (2), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (4), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (15), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange Baptist Church 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange Baptist Church 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange Baptist Church 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-21 18 21 05 View south along U.S. Route 15 (Madison Road) at Virginia State Route 20 Business (Main Street) in Orange, Orange County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Firehouse Theatre - Orange Virginia, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (16), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (7), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Germanna at Orange County Festival (36732656650), Germanna CC, CC BY 2.0
- Orange County Courthouse - panoramio (2), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity United Methodist Church - Orange, Virginia 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity United Methodist Church - Orange, Virginia 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (6), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County Courthouse - panoramio (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (13), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-21 11 31 19 View south along Virginia State Route 20 Business (Main Street) just south of U.S. Route 15 (Madison Road) in Orange, Orange County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (8), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street Orange - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-21 11 33 34 View south along Virginia State Route 20 Business (Main Street) between U.S. Route 15 (Madison Road) and Belleview Avenue in Orange, Orange County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-21 11 36 08 View north along Virginia State Route 20 Business (Main Street) between Belleview Avenue and U.S. Route 15 (Madison Road) in Orange, Orange County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange, Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, VA 22960, USA - panoramio (5), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange Baptist Church - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street Orange - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-21 11 36 28 View north along Virginia State Route 20 Business (Main Street) at U.S. Route 15 (Madison Road) in Orange, Orange County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United States Post Office of Orange, Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Madison's Montpelier, Carole J. Buckwalter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenwood house alone, Orange, VA, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Berry Hill near Orange, Nyttend, Public domain
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