Cornwell, Virginia facts for kids
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Location in Northern Virginia
Cornwell
Location in Virginia
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Cornwell is a small place in Prince William County, Virginia, in the United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community.
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What is Cornwell?
Cornwell is a small area that doesn't have its own official town government. This means it's part of the larger Prince William County. The county government takes care of services for Cornwell.
Where is Cornwell Located?
You can find Cornwell in Virginia. It's about one mile north of another place called Canova. Cornwell is located right where State Route 234 (also known as Dumfries Road) meets Purcell Road.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county or region they are in. This is common in many parts of the United States.
Cornwell's Name and Signs
Even though Cornwell is a named spot on maps like Mapquest, you won't find any signs there. As of 2006, there were no road signs saying "Welcome to Cornwell." This means the name might not be used much by local people anymore. Cornwell was also once known by another name: Big Oak.
