Formation Date: 1728
Formed From: Essex, King and Queen, and King William Counties. Additional parts of King and Queen County were added in 1742 and 1762

Caroline County was named for Caroline of Anspach, consort of George II. It was formed from Essex, King and Queen, and King William Counties in 1728, and additional parts of King and Queen were added in 1742 and 1762. Its area is 549 square miles, and the county seat is Bowling Green. According to the 2000 census, its population is 22,121.

Note: Most loose records and deed books prior to 1836 and will books prior to 1853 were stolen, mutilated, or destroyed by Union troops in 1864.

Original Records at The Library of Virginia: Yes