This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: decann Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.unknown/7157.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Incorporated cities and towns in Virginia are not in any county, and are independent cities directly under the state government. The other replies are correct, but this is the reason for it. Norfolk is on the coast pretty much tucked into the southeast corner of the state, and not within the borders of any county. David Board Admin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.