Jetersville is a part of the central eastern region of Virginia and is best known as the nation's leading supplier of the mineral Amazonite. Nearby attractions include the Appotomax River and the East Coast Bicycle Trail. The summer season's rite of passage here is the annual Beef Festival and the Amelia County Fair is held every September. Among the biggest companies in Jetersville are Rocky Branch Farm and Easter Design. The biggest schools in the area are Longwood University and Amelia County Public Schools. One of the best places to visit when you are in Jetersville is the Amelia Wildlife Management Area, a 2,000 acre area popular with fishermen and hunters alike.