Jermantown, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jermantown, Virginia
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 Jermantown, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Jermantown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Jermantown, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495006 |
Jermantown is a small community located in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
Some parts of Jermantown are actually inside the nearby independent city of Fairfax. This area used to be mostly farmland and open spaces. Today, Jermantown is a busy place. It's centered around the intersection of Jermantown Road and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (U.S. Route 50). A long time ago, the Old Jermantown School was located where Providence Elementary School stands now.
A Look Back: Jermantown's History
Jermantown has an important place in American history. It was part of a major event during the American Civil War. This event was the Battle of Chantilly, also known as the Battle of Ox Hill.
The Battle of Ox Hill
The Battle of Ox Hill took place on September 1, 1862. Jermantown was right in the middle of this battlefield. The community was located near two very important roads at the time: the Little River Turnpike (which is now Route 50) and the Warrenton Turnpike (which is now Route 29).
During the battle, Union troops were positioned in Jermantown. These soldiers were led by a general named Joseph Hooker. The battle was a key moment in the war, and Jermantown's location made it a strategic spot for the troops involved.
