Louisa County Churches and Schools
Churches
Blue Ridge Shores Baptist Church
1230 Firehouse Drive
Louisa (540) 967-0796
St James Episcopal Church
www.stjameslouisa.org
102 Ellisville Dr, Louisa - (540) 967-1665
Louisa United Methodist Church
www.louisaunitedmethodistchurch.org
100 E Main St, Louisa - (540) 967-2657
Louisa Presbyterian Church
www.louisapresbyterian.com
212 Church Ave, Louisa - (540) 967-3207
Memorial Baptist Church-Louisa
98 Courthouse Sq., Louisa, VA 540-967-0636
Louisa Baptist Church
305 E Main St., Louisa, VA 540-967-1364
First Baptist Church
102 Meadow Ave., Louisa, VA 540-967-0703
Louisa Christian Church
104 Elm Ave., Louisa, VA 540-967-0543
New Life Community Church
www.newlifelouisa.org
509 E Main St., Louisa, VA 540-967-5655
Living Waters Fellowship
www.livingwaterfellowship-church.org
115 Jefferson Hwy, Louisa, VA 540-967-5083
Mount Zion Baptist Church
www.mtzionbaptistbumpass.org
Louisa, VA 804-556-3124
St Jude's Roman Catholic Church
1937 Davis Hwy, Mineral, VA 540-894-4266
Mineral United Methodist Church
301 W Third St., Mineral, VA 540-894-0246
Schools
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
1782 Jefferson Hwy., Louisa, VA 540-967-0492
Trevilians Elementary School
2035 S Spotswood Trl., Louisa, VA 540-967-1180
Moss Nuckols Elementary School
2055 Courthouse Road, Louisa, VA 540-967-1347
Louisa County Middle School
1009 Davis Hwy., Mineral, VA 540-894-5457
Louisa County High School
757 Davis Hwy., Mineral, VA 540-894-5436
Jouett Elementary School
315 Jouett School Rd., Mineral, VA 540-872-3931
Louisa County: Louisa County Public School Board
953 Davis Hwy #100, Mineral, VA 540-894-5115
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924 South Lakeshore Drive
Louisa, Virginia 23093
540-967-1408
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The idea of creating a recreational and retirement development originated with Dr. I.E. Byrd, an educator from Washington, D.C. He bought over 700 acres of land and planned an elaborate complex consisting of a hotel , golf course, shopping and dining facilities and well as an area for vacationers. His dreams were larger than his funds, however, he was forced to abandon the project. He sold the property by 1958 to the American Realty Corporation and within a year Blue Ridge Shores, Inc. (not to be confused with Blue Ridge Shores Property Owners Association) was formed. By 1960 the first dam was built filling the lake, an office and a few cottages were built, and than advertising campaign started. In April 1960 the present Blue Ridge Property Owners Association (BRPOA) was established with a three-person Board of Directors, the first act in the long process of disassociation from the realty company and becoming an independent community. By 1963 control of the development was turned over to the new association by American Realty. Many problems faced the fledgling community as they established a dues structure, repaired existing buildings and docks, and staffed administration and management positions.
August 1969 brought hurricane Camille that nearly destroyed the development. Eleven inches of rain fell in a twelve hour period. The dam collapsed draining the lake. The Board of Directors immediately took steps to rebuild the dam, set up a fund to finance the project, and reassure residents about the future of the development. The new dam was completed and dedicated on Memorial Day, 1970.
Two years later, Hurricane Agnes severely damaged the spillway. The lake was lowered and repairs were made. When another storm hit in October 1972, more damages were done but the reinforced spillway saved the lake.
In the succeeding years, we have experienced additional severe storms. In June 1995, flooding caused extensive damage to the office complex, Marina, Community Center, bridge, and our water system pipeline. BRS volunteers and private contractors repaired the damages. Once again, the spillway and dam withstood the ravages of a storm that brought us over ten inches of rain in an eight hour time period.
About Blue Ridge Shores
Louisa County & Local Information
Louisa County Government
Louisa County is governed by a seven-member Board of Supervisors, elected by citizens to serve four-year terms representing each of the County’s voting districts. The Board of Supervisors regularly meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room in the Louisa County Administration Building. The public is invited to speak during Citizens Information Period at the beginning of each meeting. Public hearings are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors is responsible for planning, developing and regulating growth throughout Louisa County, as well as maintaining current county operations and services. The Board is also responsible for setting tax rates and the county’s budget.
To assist the county, the Board of Supervisors appoints individuals (generally county residents) to various Commissions and Committees. These groups provide advisory support to the Board regarding numerous aspects of county government.
To read and learn more about Louisa County visit: www.louisacounty.com
Blue Ridge Shores History
The land encompassing Blue Ridge Shores (BRS) was originally part of the estate of Thomas Ellis, whose vast holdings by 1800 included a mill, cobbler's shop, wheelwright, blacksmith shop, general store, and boasted an efficient stage coach line to such destinations as Orange Springs and the University of Virginia.
Newspaper
The Daily Progress
The Central Virginian
Culpeper Star Exponent
Orange County Review
The Richmond Times Dispatch
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Local Utility Companies
Ridge Utilities, Inc.
924 S. Lakeshore Drive
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-1408
For Emergencies Call the non-emergency Louisa County Sheriff's Office at 967-1234 and provide the following information: Name, address / lot number, phone number, identify the problem and the location of the problem.
Comcast Cable
1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
Direct TV
For existing DIRECTV® service
Home service: 1-800-494-4388
Hearing impaired customers (TTY): 1-800-779-4388
Business service: 1-888-200-4388
Hotel/dorm/hospital service: 1-800-388-2505
For new DIRECTV service
Home service: 1-888-777-2454
At your business: 1-888-388-4249
Rappahannock Electric
1-800-552-3904
Southern States
(540) 672-2977
AmeriGas
5370: Charlottesville, VA
2305 Hunters Way
Charlottesville 22911
Call us today: 434-295-4194
or
3204: Richmond, VA
1701 Brook Rd.
Richmond 23220
Call us today: 804-783-9500
Blossman Propane Gas
540-832-0090
Duke Oil Co. Inc.
540-894-5161
Economy Propane
Gordonsville, VA
540-832-5503
Quarles Energy Services
540-825-9034
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Blue Ridge Shores Land Map
LOUISA FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
For Emergencies call 911
NON-EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Louisa County Sheriffs Office
540-967-1234
804-556-3713
434-589-3007
Louisa Town Police
540-967-1400
Louisa County Department of Emergency Services
540-967-3491
804-556-3732
434-589-3090
Louisa Volunteer Fire Department
300 East Main
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-1330
Mineral Volunteer Fire Department
P. O. Box 274
Mineral, VA 23117
540-894-5660
Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department
P. O. Box 158
Bumpass, VA 23024
540-872-2400
Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department
143 Factory Mill Road
Bumpass, VA 23024
804-556-6515
Locust Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Bumpass, VA 23024
540-872-3122
Trevilians Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
P. O. Box 1747
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-0868
Zions Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
P. O. Box 1088
Troy, VA 22974
434-589-1116
Louisa County Volunteer Rescue Squad
P. O. Box 1777
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-1808
Mineral Volunteer Rescue Squad
P. O. Box 534
Mineral, VA 23117
540-894-4678
Holly Grove Volunteer Rescue Squad
155 Factory Mill Road
Bumpass, VA 23024
804-556-6629
Lake Anna Volunteer Rescue Squad
P. O. Box 101
Bumpass, VA 23024
540-872-5274
Crime Solvers
540-967-1202
800-346-1466
Louisa County Administrative Offices
540-967-0401
804-556-3732
434-589-3090
Louisa Town Office
540-967-1400
Mineral Town Office
540-894-5100
Virginia Department of Transportation
Highway Information
800-367-ROAD (7623) - 24 hours a day
Because minutes matter, Join your local Volunteer Fire Department or Rescue Squad! Louisa County Department of Emergency Services P. 0. Box 160 Louisa, Virginia 23093 (540) 967-3491 your hours count!
Realtors' Listing in Blue Ridge Shores
Blue Ridge Shores has prohibited the use of real estate signs posted on properties for sale. Instead, houses and property that is For Sale are identified by a number corresponding to the realtor listing the home or property. For homeowners listing their own homes, look for #5.
Realtor List as of March 2022.doc
For a complete list of Realtor / Agents and corresponding stake #,