Boswell's Corner, Virginia facts for kids
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Boswell's Corner
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Location in Stafford County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Stafford |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22554
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| FIPS code | 51-08708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584811 |
Boswell's Corner is a small community located in Stafford County, Virginia. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2010, about 1,375 people lived in Boswell's Corner. This area is found right along U.S. Route 1. It is also very close to the Marine Corps Base Quantico. The actual "Boswell's Corner" is the intersection where U.S. Route 1 meets Telegraph Road.
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What is Boswell's Corner?
Boswell's Corner is a specific area in Stafford County, Virginia. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor. Instead, it's a "census-designated place." This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data.
Where is Boswell's Corner Located?
This community is in the state of Virginia, which is on the East Coast of the United States. It's part of Stafford County. The area is easy to find because it's right on U.S. Route 1. This is a major road that runs through many states.
Close to a Military Base
Boswell's Corner is located just outside Marine Corps Base Quantico. This is an important base for the United States Marine Corps. Being near a base can sometimes mean a community has military families living there.
Population of Boswell's Corner
The number of people living in Boswell's Corner is counted during the United States Census. This happens every ten years.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 Census, the population of Boswell's Corner was 1,375 people. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
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