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.
- 1822 Brentsville Courthouse (restored)
- 1822 Prince William County Jail (undergoing restoration)
- 1850 Haislip/Hall farmhouse (restored)
- 1874 Brentsville Union Church (restored)
- 1928 One room schoolhouse (restored)
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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If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.
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