Blevinstown, Virginia facts for kids
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Blevinstown, Virginia
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 Blevinstown, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Blevinstown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Blevinstown, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1494183 |
Blevinstown is a small place located in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is part of, which is Fairfax County.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads, police, and schools. This is common in many parts of the United States.
How Blevinstown is Governed
For Blevinstown, this means that Fairfax County is in charge. The county government makes decisions for the area. They provide all the public services needed by the people living there.
Where is Blevinstown Located?
Blevinstown is found along Braddock Road. This road is an important route in Fairfax County. The community is part of the larger Washington metropolitan area. This area includes Washington, D.C., and its surrounding suburbs.
Geographic Details
Blevinstown is in the state of Virginia. It is located in the eastern part of the United States. The coordinates for Blevinstown are 38°49′34″N latitude and 77°22′14″W longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
