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Town of Mineral
 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 Mineral Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at the Church of the Incarnation, Noel Hall at 7:00 p.m. Public comment and questions are welcomed. Next Meeting: Monday, July 12th.
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Council Meeting Agenda
The July 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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Public Notice
 The Town of Mineral and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) are working on an exciting new project, “Town of Mineral Business District Revitalization.” Over the next months, the Town and the TJPDC will be assembling information in preparation for a grant application to carry out this project.
A Public forum will be held on June 30th at the Mineral Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. Public comment and questions are welcomed. Residents and visitors to the Town of Mineral are encouraged to attend. Residents and visitors to the Town of Mineral are encouraged to give feedback at the TJPDC website.
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Water Quality Report for 2009
The 2009 water quality report for the Town of Mineral is now available online.
Click here for .DOC or here for .PDF format.
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Proposed Budget for 2010 - 2011
(July 1, 2010 thru June 30, 2011)
Click here for .XLS [Excel] or here for .PDF format.
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Mineral Business Association
The MBA will meet at 6 p.m. on July 19th (note the earlier time!) at the Mineral Historic Foundation. Annual Membership fees are due June 1st, and may be dropped off at Ye Olde Towne Flower Shoppe or mailed to: MBA, PO Box 964, Mineral, VA 23117.
A dinner will be provided by Mineral Auto Parts. Members of the MBA and their families are invited, as are residents of the Town.
Local Businesses - If you would like your business in the Town of Mineral featured
on our website, please contact us at: businesses@townofmineral.com
To see the current businesses listed, click here.
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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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