Boydton is a town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. The population was 302 at the 2020 census. and it is near Kerr Lake.
Geography
Boydton is located at (36.667997, −78.389001). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km<sup>2</sup>), all land.
Demographics
As of the census
Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Boydton Post Office in Boydton.
The Virginia Department of Corrections formerly operated the Mecklenburg Correctional Center in unincorporated Mecklenburg County, near Boydton. In 2012, Mecklenburg Correctional Center was closed and subsequently demolished.
Public school education is provided by Mecklenburg County Public Schools which is headquartered in the city.
In 2010, Microsoft began construction of a $500 million data center in Boydton. In 2014, $350 million was spent on its expansion.
Notable people
- Mark Alexander (1792–1883), born near Boydton, United States Congressman from Virginia
- William A. Burwell (1780–1821), born near Boydton, State Legislator and United States Congressman from Virginia, private secretary for President Thomas Jefferson.
- Henry Johnson (1850–1904) born in Boydton, Buffalo Soldier, US Army, Medal of Honor recipient.
- Nancy Byrd Turner, poet, editor and lecturer (1880-1971) born in Boydton.
- Odicci Alexander (1998-) James Madison University softball pitcher
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boydton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.