New Kent, Virginia
New Kent is a census-designated place in and the county seat of New [Kent County, Virginia|New Kent County], Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 739.
Cumberland Landing, Cumberland Plantation, and the Cumberland Marsh [Natural Area Preserve] are near New Kent.
Criss Cross and St. Peter's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and New [Kent High School and George W. Watkins High School] are National Historic Landmarks.
Notable people
- Jamion Christian, former head coach, men’s basketball, George Washington University (DC).
- Jarrell Christian, head coach, Maine Celtics.
- Letitia Christian Tyler, the first wife of President John Tyler and first lady of the United States from 1841 to 1842.
- Anthony G. Crutchfield, Army lieutenant general
- Martha Washington, George Washington’s wife and first First Lady of the United States of America.
Demographics