 The Town of Mineral is the gateway to beautiful Lake Anna and is strategically located in central Louisa County. Mineral is the crossroads between three major cities, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville and just four miles from the Louisa County Airport/ Freeman Field. There are numerous businesses located within Mineral, including a post office, a DMV Select, restaurants, a bakery, barber shop, gym, auto supply / repair shops, filling stations and a grocery. Mineral is easily visited via I-64 and US 522 or I-64 and VA 208.
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Demographics
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 424 people, 172 households, and 115 families residing in the town. Each family and business has recognized the beauty of this area, and chosen to make their life in this unspoiled home town. In 2008, the Town Council applied for and was accepted as an affiliate of The Virginia Main Street Program. Mineral is listed on the Virginia Landmark Register and the National Historic Register.
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History of Mineral
Mineral was originally known as Tolersville, but adopted its current name when it incorporated in 1902 as a result of the mining industry that supported the community. It was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County and during its heyday there were no fewer than fifteen gold mines located within two miles of the town. A zinc and lead mine also operated in the area into the 1970s. The C&O Depot still stands at the intersection of 1st street and 522 in Mineral.
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Watercolor by Janice Luck Abercrombie
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(For a more detailed history of Mineral, compiled by Town Historian Janice Luck Abercrombie, click here.)
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The Code of the Town of Mineral
The Code of the Town of Mineral is now available on the Internet. Click here to visit the site.
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The Town of Mineral now accepts credit card payments in their office and online for utilities, taxes, and cemetery fees.
Each online link will take you to a third-party credit card processor, (MuniciPAY).
There is a nominal charge to you for using this convenient service.
Click HERE to pay your utility bills.
Click HERE to pay your taxes.
Click HERE to pay your cemetery fees.
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The Mineral Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at the Municipal Building, located at 312 Mineral Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. Public comment and questions are welcomed. The next meeting will be held Monday, May 13th, 2013.
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Council Meeting Agenda
The May Council Meeting Agenda is now available in two common formats that should make it easily accessible for everyone.
Please choose your preferred format:
Word .DOC | Adobe .PDF
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Town of Mineral Water Quality Report
Please choose your preferred format:
Word .DOC | Adobe .PDF
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Public Notices Section
OLD TOWN OFFICE FOR RENT
1000 square feet, with high traffic count in the Town of Mineral. Rear and street parking. Contact the town office at (540) 894-5100 for more information.
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Proposed Budget for 2012 - 2013
(July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013)
Click here for .XLS [Excel] or here for .PDF format.
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Virginia Main Street Program
Mineral is proud to be an Affiliate of the Virginia Department of Housing And Community Development's Virginia Main Street Program, a comprehensive, incremental approach to revitalization built around a community’s unique heritage and attributes. Using local resources and initiatives, Main Street helps communities develop their own strategies to stimulate long term economic growth and pride in the traditional community center -- downtown.
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