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Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia is located in Northern Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia is located in Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia is located in the United States
Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Virginia
County Spotsylvania
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 2,669
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
22551
FIPS code 51-43600
GNIS feature ID 2630764

Lake Wilderness is a special kind of community in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government tracks for population and other facts, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 2,669 people lived there.

Exploring Lake Wilderness

Lake Wilderness is located in the state of Virginia in the United States. It's part of Spotsylvania County, Virginia. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

A Look at the Population

According to the 2010 Census, Lake Wilderness had a population of 2,669 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country or area. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.

Close to History

One really cool thing about Lake Wilderness is its location. It's surrounded on three sides by a very important historical area. This area is part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Specifically, it's near the Wilderness Battlefield. This battlefield is where a major battle happened during the American Civil War. Being so close to this park means residents and visitors can easily learn about and explore a significant part of American history.

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