Perfect
Location...
The city of Fredericksburg and Counties of
Caroline, King George, Stafford and Spotsylvania are ideally
located midway between Washington D.C. and Richmond, Virginia.
Area commuters enjoy an array of dependable commuter services
traveling north and south daily including a commuter rail system
to Washington D. C.'s Union Station.
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Robust Expansion...
Boosted by the regions strong growth, a
steady stream of business and industry is moving here; with this
development comes an influx of new jobs, as well as ample shopping
opportunities.
Yet the area is more than an ideal place
for shopping and doing business. The cool forests, gentle hills
and stately homes draw many newcomers to the area. The communities
are active and residents are proud of their schools and their
local recreation programs. Medical care facilities include Mary
Washington Hospital and a number of private health and dental care
facilities. Spotsylvania County is also home to one of the
country's leading cancer treatment centers.
The City of
Fredericksburg was named
by Life in America's Small Cities as the "Third Best Small City in
the Country". History abounds. George Washington's mother lived in
Fredericksburg and James Monroe located his law practice here. The
Civil War was fought on it streets. A forty block National
Register Historic District includes not only many historic
attractions and restored private homes, but also antique shops,
fine restaurants, galleries and craft boutiques. The city is
situated right on the Rappahannock River which offers many
recreational possibilities. Annual calendar of events are filled
with festivals, celebrations, theater programs, tours, concerts
and art exhibits at Mary Washington College. Mary Washington
Hospital Medicorp is a high tech, dynamic medical facility that
provides the community with state-of-the-art health
care.
Stafford
County is just 40 miles south of
Washington D.C. it has two commuter train stops for the Virginia
Railroad Express. George Washington's home at Ferry Farm and the
American impressionist artist Geri Melchers' Belmont home are just
a couple of the historic attractions. Stafford, Spotsylvania, and
King George Counties are the fastest growing counties in the
area and are two of the fastest growing in Virginia for
residential, commercial and industrial development. Stafford
County also has a reliever airport.
Spotsylvania
County experienced a tremendous growth
with the residential explosion of the 80's. Numerous schools were
built to accommodate the influx of residents who sought the better
quality of life in the County and in the area as a whole. Germanna
Community College recently opened a new campus in the Lee's Hill
Area. Lake Anna, a 13,000 acre lake, is a recreational delight. In
the County history abounds; The civil war battles of Wilderness,
Chancellorsville, and Spotsylvania Courthouse were fought here.
The County also hosts one of the area's largest shopping
malls.
Orange County is
just an hour and a half drive from Washington D.C. and was created
in 1734. Orange county is rich in heritage and once extended to
the Mississippi River and the Great lakes. Antoinette Arsic, in an
article published in the Piedmont Area Real Estate magazine,
describes Route 20 as one of Virginia's most scenic byways noting
how the road winds through farmlands and massive estates into
Virginia's horse and wine country. Route 20 and Orange County
history fascinates genealogists and historians; The Orange County
Historical Society maintains more than 2,000 volumes and 1,000
files of information on local families, historic buildings, and
sites, as well as a map collection. In the 1930's gold was mined
in the county. Lake of the Woods is a large recreation oriented
community located in the Eastern part of the County. Its amenities
include lakes for boating and fishing, a golf course, swimming
pools, restaurant and club house, and horse stables. the community
also has its own fire department and security force.
King George
County is bound by the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
It is called the "Gateway to the Northern Neck", the long strip of
land extending eastward from King George. Despite its growth and
closeness to urban areas, King George maintains a rural, Arcadian
quality. Caledon State Park and Lends End Wildlife Preserve are
perfect for outdoor lovers. James Madison, elected President in
1809, was born in the County. King George is home to the Naval
Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren.
Caroline County
boasts two incorporated towns, Bowling Green, which is the county
seat, and Port Royal. Port Royal is on the Rappahannock River and
was a busy trading center in the 1700's. It is one of only three
towns in the U.S. to be listed on both the state and federal
registers of historic places. The county is close to Richmond,
Virginia's capitol. Caroline County has remained largely rural.
There are several lake communities and a couple of larger planned
town communities should add to the Counties residents. The County
is home to Army Post, A.P. Hill. Timber and farming are still
important industries. Many of the residents work in and commute to
Richmond and Northern Virginia.
Lake Anna is the
second largest lake located entirely in the Commonwealth of
Virginia. The lake stretches 17 miles in length; and with a
shoreline of over 200 miles Lake Anna is a recreational focal
point for the area. More than 30 species of fish inhabit Lake Anna
waters. Popular among fisherman are the largemouth bass, striped
bass, walleye, catfish, white and yellow perch, crappie, bluegill,
and thredfin shad. The recreational use of the lake is overseen by
the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Lake Anna is
also a great place to get your water skies wet or just enjoy the
pleasures of boating. Seasonal and year 'round homes in rural
settings lure urbanites to vacation and live in the Lake Anna
area.
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