Bristow, Virginia facts for kids
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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 community in Prince William County, Virginia. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) from Washington, D.C.. You can find Bristow between Manassas, Virginia and Gainesville, Virginia. In 2014, Bristow had a population of 29,346 people. This was a big increase since the year 2000. Bristow is part of the Linton Hall, Virginia area.
Bristow is home to Jiffy Lube Live. This is a large outdoor concert venue. It was once known as the Nissan Pavilion.
Nerd Wallet once named Bristow the "Best Place for Homeownership in Virginia."
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People and Community in Bristow
As of 2020, Bristow had 31,074 people living there. There were also 9,126 homes. The community is quite diverse. About 59% of the people were White. Around 11% were Black, and 12% were Asian. About 14% of the population was Hispanic.
Bristow has many planned neighborhoods. These include Braemar Community and Victory Lakes. Other communities are Bridlewood, Kingsbrooke, and New Bristow Village. Most of these areas are for families.
Bristow's Past
Most of the Bristow area was once a large farm. It was called Linton's Ford plantation. The Linton family owned it starting in the 1700s. In 1894, Sarah Linton became a nun. She gave the land to the Roman Catholic Church. Her goal was to start schools for children who needed help.
Linton Hall Military School opened in 1922. The main road, Linton Hall Road, was named after it. In 1989, the school changed. It stopped being a military school and a boarding school. It also started letting both boys and girls attend. The school had been renamed Linton Hall School much earlier. Later, parts of the original land were sold for new buildings.
More people moved to Bristow over time. This also led to more students at the school.
The Linton family, except for Sarah, is buried in a cemetery. This cemetery is in the Braemar Community. The Braemar Community Association helps take care of it. They work with the Benedictine Sisters at Linton Hall.
Weather and Location
Bristow has different weather throughout the year. Summers are warm, with July being the hottest month. Winters are cool, and January is usually the coldest. Rain is spread out fairly evenly across the months.
Bristow has also been called by other names. These include Briscoe, Bristoe, and Bristow Station. The official name, Bristow, was chosen in 1906.
Two historic places are in the area. These are the Brentsville Historic District and the Davis-Beard House. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The original village of Bristow was on Bristow Road (SR 619). This was near the railroad crossing. Today, the main part of Bristow has moved west. It is now closer to the Braemar Parkway area.
Growth and Development
Bristow has seen a lot of growth since 2000. Many new homes and businesses have been built. This growth is still continuing.
The Bristow Manor Golf Club is a popular spot. It has a golf course, a driving range, and a putting green. Golf Digest magazine once called it one of the "Top 100 Places to Play."
Local News
You can find local news about Bristow online. The Bristow Beat website covers community events and news.
Getting Around Bristow
Most people in Bristow drive alone to work. About 70% of workers did this in 2021. Some people carpool, and many work from home. A small number use public transport.
Main Roads
Major roads that connect Bristow include Virginia Route 28, Virginia Route 234, and Virginia Route 215.
Train Service
Bristow has a train station called Broad Run/Airport. This station is part of the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) system. It offers weekday train service. You can take the train to nearby areas like Fairfax County, Virginia, Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, D.C..
Air Travel
The Manassas Regional Airport is very close to Bristow. It serves the local area.
Walking and Biking
Bristow has many paths for walking and biking. These paths are found throughout the different neighborhoods.
Well-Known People from Bristow
- Humayun Khan, a soldier who died 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.
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