Northumberland County is covered by thick forests, whose products stimulate the economy.

He moved to Northumberland County in 1776 and became a member of the state assembly beginning in 1779.

He served on the council for Northumberland County from 1882 to 1883.

He read law and, was admitted to the bar of Northumberland County in 1861.

Savoie also served as a member of the council for Northumberland County.

He spent the last ten years of his life living in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

He served as warden for Northumberland County from 1913 to 1915.

Northumberland County is one of the few counties left in Virginia that has all volunteer emergency services.

After the 1768 purchase, the land became part of Northumberland County, but was soon divided among other counties.

It is the first ever fully funded youth council in the history of Northumberland County.