Bristow, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bristow
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 Bristow
Location in Northern Virginia
Bristow
Location in Virginia
Bristow
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Prince William |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.8 km2 (14.58 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,074 |
| • Density | 822.89/km2 (2,131.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Bristigian |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
20136
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
Bristow is a growing community in Prince William County, Virginia. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) from Washington, D.C.. You can find Bristow between the towns of Manassas, Virginia and Gainesville, Virginia.
In 2014, Bristow had a population of over 29,000 people. This was a huge increase since the year 2000! Bristow is also home to Jiffy Lube Live, a big outdoor concert stage. It used to be called the Nissan Pavilion.
A website called Nerd Wallet once named Bristow the "Best Place for Homeownership in Virginia." This means it's a great place to buy a house!
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Who Lives in Bristow?
In 2020, about 31,000 people lived in Bristow. The community has many different kinds of people. About 59% of residents were White, 11% Black, and 12% Asian. Around 14% of the population was Hispanic.
Bristow is mostly made up of nice neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are often called "managed communities." Some of these include Braemar Community, Bridlewood, and Victory Lakes.
Bristow's Past
Most of the land in Bristow used to be part of a large farm called Linton's Ford. The Linton family owned this farm for many years, starting in the 1700s.
In 1894, a woman named Sarah Linton became a nun. She gave her family's land to the Roman Catholic Church. She wanted the land to be used to start schools for children who needed help.
Linton Hall Military School opened in 1922. The main road in the area, Linton Hall Road, was named after this school. Later, the school changed its name to Linton Hall School. It stopped being a military school and started letting both boys and girls attend.
Over time, many parts of the original farm were sold to build new homes. As more people moved to Bristow, more students joined the school.
The Linton family, except for Sarah, are buried in a cemetery in the Braemar Community. The Braemar Community Association helps take care of this old cemetery.
Weather and Location
| Climate data for Bristow | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
67 (19) |
75 (24) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
87 (31) |
80 (27) |
68 (20) |
58 (14) |
47 (8) |
67 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29 (−2) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
66 (19) |
71 (22) |
70 (21) |
63 (17) |
51 (11) |
41 (5) |
33 (1) |
50 (10) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.81 (71) |
2.71 (69) |
3.48 (88) |
3.06 (78) |
3.99 (101) |
3.78 (96) |
3.73 (95) |
2.93 (74) |
3.72 (94) |
3.4 (86) |
3.17 (81) |
3.05 (77) |
39.83 (1,010) |
| Source: Weather.com | |||||||||||||
Bristow has been known by a few different names in the past, like Briscoe or Bristoe Station. But in 1906, the official name was set as Bristow.
Two important historical places nearby are the Brentsville Historic District and the Davis-Beard House. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected.
The original center of Bristow used to be near Bristow Road. Now, the main part of town has moved more to the west, around the Braemar Parkway area.
Growing and Developing
Bristow has seen a lot of new buildings and businesses since the year 2000. This growth is still happening today.
The Bristow Manor Golf Club is a popular spot. It has a golf course, a driving range, and a putting green. Golf Digest magazine even called it one of the "Top 100 Places to Play" for a few years!
Local News
If you want to know what's happening in Bristow, you can check out the Bristow Beat website. It shares local news and updates.
Getting Around Bristow
How People Travel to Work
Most people in Bristow drive alone to work. About 70% of workers do this. Around 7% carpool with others. Some people, about 17%, work from home. Only about 3% use public transportation.
Main Roads
Bristow is connected by several important roads. These include Virginia Route 28, Virginia Route 234, and Virginia Route 215.
Train Travel
You can take the train from Bristow! The Broad Run/Airport station is part of the Virginia Railway Express (VRE). This train service runs on weekdays and can take you to nearby cities and even to Washington, D.C..
Flying from Bristow
The Manassas Regional Airport is very close to Bristow. It serves the area and plans to start offering commercial flights in 2025.
Walking and Biking
Many neighborhoods in Bristow have paths for walking and biking. These paths are great for getting around and staying active!
Famous People from Bristow
- Humayun Khan, a brave soldier who passed away in 2004.
- Lucky Whitehead, a wide receiver who played for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Greg Stroman, a defensive back who played for the Washington Football Team.
