Buckhall, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buckhall, Virginia
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Location in Prince William County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
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(2020)
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| • Total | 20,420 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20111
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| GNIS feature ID | 2629765 |
Buckhall, Virginia is a community in Prince William County, Virginia. It is not an official city or town. Instead, it is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government uses for counting people.
In 2020, about 20,420 people lived in Buckhall.
How Buckhall Started
Buckhall began as a small village. The first building that helped the community grow was the Buckhall School. It was built in 1865. This school was a one-room school house, meaning all students learned together in one room. It used to be called Oak Hill School.
Right next to the school, a general store was built. This store was damaged by a fire in 2007. But it was rebuilt and opened again in 2008.
The Buckhall Church was built around 1905. It is now known as Buckhall United Methodist Church. It stands near the Prince William Parkway. The church has been expanded over the years, with new parts added in 1988 and 2007. These additions were made while keeping the original, older church building safe.
Buckhall Fire Department
The community has its own fire department. It is called the Buckhall Volunteer Fire Department. This fire station is located on Yates Ford Drive, close to the Prince William Parkway.
Main Roads in Buckhall
Buckhall is connected to other places by important roads.
- Route 234 (also known as Dumfries Road)
- This road connects to Interstate 66 and Route 29 (Lee Highway). These connections are about nine miles north of Buckhall.
- Route 294 (also known as Prince William County Parkway)
- This parkway connects to Route 28 (Centerville Road) about one mile north of Buckhall. It also connects to Interstate 95 about eleven miles south of Buckhall.
See also
In Spanish: Buckhall (Virginia) para niños
