Colleen, Virginia

Colleen is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It was originally named Cabelsville. From 1761, Colleen was the first seat of government of the original Amherst County and of Nelson County since its formation in 1807. Colleen has been the home of the Parr family. A very influential family in the history of Nelson County. Lovingston became home to the courthouse in 1809.

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Municipalities and communities of Nelson County, Virginia, United States

County seat: Lovingston

CDPs	Arrington Lovingston Nellysford Schuyler Shipman Wintergreen‡

Unincorporated communities	Adial Afton Allens Creek Avon Beech Grove Bryant Buffalo Springs Caskie Colleen Durrett Town Elma Faber Five Forks Four Forks Freshwater Gladstone Gordon Crossing Greenfield Greenway Gullysville Hendersons Store Jonesboro Kingswood Lakeview Heights Lanes Ford Lawthorne Mill Lodebar Lowesville Martins Store Massies Mill Midway Mills Montebello Nash Norwood Oak Ridge Old Myndus Onan Ottoway Piedmont Piney River Poplar Flats Ramsey Red Apple Orchard Rockfish Roseland Roses Mill Shady Lane Swannanoa Twin Poplars Tye River Tyro Warminster White Rock Wingina Woods Mill

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 37°42′34″N 78°55′52″W / 37.70944°N 78.93111°W / 37.70944; -78.93111

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