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Aquia Harbour, Virginia
Population: 7,856
Located in Stafford County
Aquia Harbour, Virginia
Aquia Harbour is an unincorporated place in Stafford County, Virginia, 13 miles north of Fredericksburg. Recognized as a Census Designated Place (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau, the community population was 7,856 as of the 2000 census. Aquia Episcopal Church, erected in 1757 and now a National Historic Landmark, is located north of the community.
Stafford is located midway between the metropolitan areas of Washington, D. C. and Richmond, the capital of Virginia. The County encompasses 277 square miles, 65% of which is still forested. Our population in 2000 was approximately 92,000 people. Marine Corps Base Quantico, the “Crossroads of the Marine Corps”, occupies 30,527 acres in the northern end of the County. Stafford offers excellent public services to its citizens, including one of the best school systems in the Commonwealth.
Recreational opportunities abound in more than 1,000 acres of County, regional, state and national parks. Stafford offers numerous sports amenities including 5 private marinas, 2 public fishing lakes, 7 County parks, 188 acres of athletic fields and 3 golf courses. The Rappahannock River, once a popular shipping route to the historic port of Falmouth, flows along the southern boundary of the County. The Rappahannock has been designated as a State Scenic River, and offers abundant wildlife habitat and scenic recreational opportunities.
Stafford continues to maintain a strong connection with its rich historical tradition. Visitors can tour Ferry Farm and other compelling historical sites such as Chatham Manor, the Union Headquarters during the Battle of Fredericksburg; Belmont, the 18th century home of American artist Gari Melchers; and Aquia Church, one of the oldest colonial churches in the United States.
Stafford is also the site of many businesses, including several Fortune 500 companies. A new regional airport opened in 2001, which provides new opportunities for business development.
Source: stafford.va.us
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