Brockroad, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brockroad, Virginia
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 Brockroad, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Brockroad, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Brockroad, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Spotsylvania |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Brockroad is a small, quiet place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It's not a big city or town. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area without its own local government. It got its name from a local road.
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Exploring Brockroad's Location
Brockroad is not a busy city center. You won't find large shopping malls here. This community is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia. The Piedmont is an area of rolling hills and gentle slopes. It sits between the flat coastal plains and the tall mountains.
A Look Back: Brockroad's History
The area around Brockroad has a very important history. It was the site of major events during the American Civil War. This war happened in the United States from 1861 to 1865. It was fought between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states (the Confederacy).
Civil War Battles in Brockroad
Two famous battles took place near Brockroad. These were the Battle of Chancellorsville and the Battle of the Wilderness. These battles were very intense. They involved many soldiers and had a big impact on the war.
The Old Brock Road Train Station
Long ago, there was a train station called Brock Road Station. It was part of the Potomac, Fredericksburg and Piedmont Railroad. This station was located right on Brock Road. It was about half a mile southeast of where Brock Road Elementary School is today. Trains used to cross Brock Road at this spot.
