Founded in 1692, Richmond County is located in the heart of the Northern Neck of Virginia, within one hour's drive of the city of Richmond, Virginia and within two hours' drive of Washington D.C..  Throughout its existence, Farming, Fishing, and Forestry have formed the backbone of the county's economy.  Serving as the crossroads of U.S. Route 360 and State Route 3, the county seat of Warsaw is currently the headquarters for many regional government agencies as well as a regional community college, vocational center, and jail.