Somerset is an unincorporated community in Orange County, Virginia, United States.[1] It is the place where the roundabout at the former intersection of Virginia State Route 20 and Virginia State Route 231 is located.

Somerset, Virginia
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°12′27″N 78°13′6″W
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Orange
Elevation	430 ft (130 m)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID	1474822[1]

Frascati and Tetley are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

Somerset Center Store Accident

On May 27, 2020, a tractor trailer crashed into the Somerset Center Store on the Southbound VA 231 section of the roundabout, which was a normal intersection at the time. The driver failed to stop and crashed into the building. The 2 people inside evacuated safely, but the building was destroyed.

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, Somerset has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

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