Culpeper County, Virginia, is located in one of the most picturesque, historic and friendly regions of Virginia. Midway between the Washington DC skyline and Skyline Drive, Mount Vernon and Monticello, Bull Run and Appomattox, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the deep blue Atlantic, Culpeper County surrounds you with its natural beauty, rich history ... and, of course, southern hospitality. (Culpeper is also known for its unusual spelling and ranks fifth in the ePodunk.com list of Most Misspelled Cities.)

The county was named for Virginia colonial governor Lord Culpeper and points with considerable pride to an early, though brief-tenured, 17-year-old County Surveyor by the name of George Washington. An early center of anti-British sentiment before the Revolution, the Culpeper Minute Men organized in 1775 and participated in the Battle of Great Bridge, the first Revolutionary battle on Virginia soil. Formed in "Clayton's Old Field" (near the site of present-day Yowell Meadow Park), the Minutemen were called upon and fought bravely throughout the Revolution.

The Town of Culpeper, Culpeper County's county seat, was established by the Virginia House of Burgesses on February 22, 1759. The location of the Town, with its high ground and ample water supply and proximity to the mountains, was described as "a high and pleasant situation in the County of Culpeper where the courthouse [constructed c. 1750] now stands." The original town plan, which forms the core of modern Culpeper, was 10 town blocks; five blocks flanking Main Street (then Coleman Road) running from Spencer Street to Stevens Street. The original alleys remain and remain in service today.

During America's Civil War, the Town was strategically important due to the presence of the Orange and Alexandria Railroads, and the junction of 4 major roads, so both Confederate and Union troops occupied the Town of various occasions during the Civil War. During the Winter of 1863/64, over 100,000 Union troops, which included 4 Union divisions (including U.S. Grant), occupied the Town. Local tradition is that the forests were denuded for firewood within a 20 mile radius.

Other historic armies from both sides, including troops commanding by Generals Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Jeb Stuart and George Meade marched through and were quartered in Culpeper. The Battles of Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain were fought in Culpeper County. Wilderness, Chancellorsville, and Fredericksburg were fought to the east. First Bull Run and Second Bull Run were fought to the North. New Market was fought to the west, and Richmond was fought to the south. Over 60% of the Civil War was fought on Virginia soil, with a heavy concentration in the Virginia Piedmont.

Surrounded by historic landmarks, rolling hills, and sparkling rivers, lakes and streams, today's Town of Culpeper naturally blends a rich history with a prosperous future. In an age where many communities often resemble everywhere else, the Town of Culpeper has managed to maintain a unique identity and distinctive appearance. The Town has an intact and thriving downtown, which attracts people from around the region. Culpeper has a small town atmosphere and, in fact, was recognized as "One of America's Top 10 Small Town's" in 1993. With approximately 15,000 residents, the Town enjoys proximity to Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Richmond.

The Town of Culpeper, however, sees itself as a distinctive market center in the upper Piedmont region of Virginia. Evolving over a 250-year period, The Town of Culpeper and Culpeper County contain many examples of residential and commercial architecture. There are 14 architectural "high-styles" found in Culpeper, including Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian, as well as vernacular examples. The Town of Culpeper National Register District contains over 140 structures, one of the largest historic districts in this part of the Commonwealth.

Today, Culpeper, Virginia forms a charming gateway to the countryside and mountains of Virginia. Nestled in the Piedmont river valley between the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers, Culpeper remains a vibrant recollection of the agrarian culture and society from Colonial times through the Civil War and beyond. The range of scenic driving and biking circuits is virtually unlimited in all directions. Residents and visitors can spend days exploring this abundant country, where nearby mountains form the backdrop to miles of croplands, orchards and grazing livestock. Hiking in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains can be paired with visits to wineries, craft and antique stores, "pick-your-own" fruit and vegetable farms, and the secluded country inns and restaurants that complement the countryside's villages and hamlets.

For more information on activities in and around Culpepper, Virginia, visit:

Town of Culpeper, VA (official website)
Visit Culpeper, VA
Virginia Tourism
Virginia Time Travelers

Culpeper County Homes and Real Estate

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