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Leavells, Virginia
Leavells, Virginia is located in Northern Virginia
Leavells, Virginia
Leavells, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Leavells, Virginia is located in Virginia
Leavells, Virginia
Leavells, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Leavells, Virginia is located in the United States
Leavells, Virginia
Leavells, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Virginia
County Spotsylvania
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)

Leavells is a small place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Leavells: A Growing Community

Leavells started out as a quiet farming area. It was located where two important roads, Leavells Road (VA 639) and Courthouse Road (Virginia State Route 208), met.

How Leavells Grew

Over time, Leavells began to grow very quickly. This happened because it is close to Interstate 95, a major highway. Being near the highway made it easy for people to travel for work or other activities.

Today, Leavells has many modern neighborhoods. These include places like Cambridge, Breckenridge, Leavells Crossing, and Oak Grove.

What You'll Find in Leavells Today

Leavells is home to Battlefield Middle School, where many students in the area go to learn. You can also find a Giant grocery store and a CVS Pharmacy for shopping. Recently, the roads in Leavells were improved. They now have more lanes, sidewalks for walking, and new trees.

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