National Register Listings in
Prince William County, Virginia

Bel Air Ben Lomond Beverley Mill Brentsville Courthouse and Jail Brentsville Historic District Buckland Historic District Buckland Historic District (Boundary Increase) Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District Commanding General's Quarters, Quantico Marine Base Conner House Davis-Beard House Effingham Evergreen Freestone Point Confederate Battery Goodwill Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 1 Greenwich Presbyterian Church and Cemetery Lawn, The Liberia Locust Bottom Manassas National Battlefield Park Mawavi Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 2 Moor Green Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Cemetery Mt. Atlas Nokesville Truss Bridge Occoquan Historic District Old Hotel Old Town Hall and School Orenda/SP-26 Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 3 Park Gate Pilgrim's Rest Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase) Pleasant Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 4 Prince William County Courthouse Prince William Forest Park Historic District Quantico Marine Corps Base Historic District Rippon Lodge Rockledge Signal Hill St. Paul's Episcopal Church Thoroughfare Gap Battlefield Weems-Botts House White House
During World War II, Virginia was the site of several major military installations, including the Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval base in the world.
Virginia random facts
Prince William County, located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, has a rich and diverse history that stretches back centuries. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes before European settlers arrived in the 17th century. It was named after Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, who would later become King William IV of Britain.

During the American Revolution, Prince William County played a significant role. It was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, which marked the first major land battle of the Civil War. The county was occupied by both Union and Confederate forces during the war, leading to considerable devastation and loss.

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Prince William County saw significant agricultural growth, with tobacco, wheat, and corn being the primary crops. The expanding railway system in the region allowed for increased trade and transportation. However, the Great Depression caused a decline in the agricultural industry, leading many residents to seek employment elsewhere.

In recent decades, Prince William County has experienced rapid growth and urbanization. The construction of the Interstate 95 highway and the expansion of nearby Washington D.C. have contributed to its development. The county is now home to a diverse population, and its economy is driven by a mix of industries, including technology, defense, and government. The county also boasts numerous parks, historical sites, and cultural attractions, making it an appealing place to live and visit.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Prince William County, Virginia.

  • 1731 - Prince William County is created from Stafford County.
  • 1752 - Dumfries becomes the county seat.
  • 1774 - Brentsville replaces Dumfries as the county seat.
  • 1790 - Manassas is established as a town.
  • 1861 - Manassas becomes the site of the First Battle of Bull Run during the American Civil War.
  • 1870 - The county seat is moved again, this time to Brentsville.
  • 1894 - Manassas becomes an independent city, separate from Prince William County.
  • 1932 - The county seat is finally moved back to Manassas.
  • 1951 - Prince William County experiences significant population growth due to the construction of Quantico Marine Corps Base.
  • 1985 - The county becomes a part of the Washington metropolitan area.
  • 2000 - Prince William County becomes the second most populous county in Virginia, following Fairfax County.