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Brentsville Courthouse - Part Of The Prince William County Fabric Since 1822

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In 1820 it only took 50 acres to establish Brentsville and make it the county seat of Prince William County. As residents moved farther west to work new farmland the existing county seat at Dumfries was too far east to serve them easily. Brentsville was a logical choice since it was centrally located along the major east/west road that went as far as the Shenandoah Valley. When the county seat moved to Manassas in 1893 Brentsville was able to maintain its' 19th century rural trappings.

In 18th and early 19th century rural Virginia the courthouse was the dominant power in county government. Today, the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre covers 28 acres along Bristow Road and includes five buildings and numerous archaeological sites. A visit to the beautifully maintained site will provide both an educational and relaxing way to spend a day learning about the early history of Prince William County.
Brentsville Union Church and other Prince William County historic sites, including 1747 Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge can be rented to host meetings, weddings, lawn parties, etc - information can be found at Make Your Next Event Historical

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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

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Comments (7)

Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Karen - I loved the video of the historic places in Prince William County. You do a fabulous job of those.

Feb 16, 2012 12:20 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Toni  Thank you - we enjoy visiting and recording with video and still photos

Feb 16, 2012 12:58 AM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

There's so much history to see in Virginia.  Thanks for sharing this great piece of history with us.

Feb 16, 2012 01:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I always enjoy your posts on the historic locations in the area.  There is much to see and do.

 

Feb 16, 2012 01:59 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kay We enjoy visiting and sharing

Feb 16, 2012 09:52 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Roy  It pleases me to know they are enjoyed and appreciated

Feb 16, 2012 09:53 PM
Larry Atkins
State Wide Realty Co. - Farmville, VA
Veteran Owned & Operated

Karen - you do an excellent job writing on the historical highlights of your area. I'm sure potential new-comers and locals alike appreciate them.

Feb 17, 2012 12:34 AM