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About Jarratt
Jarratt is an incorporated town (2020 population 652) straddling the Greensville–Sussex county line just west of I-95 at Exit 20 (Henry Road). An 1848 stop on the Petersburg Railroad, incorporated in 1938, it grew as a rail junction town — the former Virginian Railway junction here once fed the Georgia-Pacific sheathing plant. It sits about 10 miles north of Emporia and 33 miles south of Petersburg via I-95 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Jarratt
Home prices in Jarratt vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Jarratt
- Historic rail junction — the former Petersburg Railroad (now CSX North End Subdivision) and abandoned Virginian Railway junction that built the town.
- I-95 Exit 20 (Henry Road) — direct interstate access, the town's gateway.
- Georgia-Pacific Jarratt plant spur — visible industrial rail heritage on the town's west side.
- Town welcome sign at VA-139 and Henry Road — the classic small-town entry shot.
- Nearby: Emporia (10 miles south) for shopping, dining, and services; Greensville County's agricultural countryside.
Commuting from Jarratt
- Approximately 48 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-95 (Exit 20); typical drive ~50–60 minutes (approximate).
- No passenger rail or GRTC service; commuters drive I-95 north.
Jarratt FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jarratt, VA?
Home prices in Jarratt vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Jarratt, VA?
Approximately 48 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-95 (Exit 20); typical drive ~50–60 minutes (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.