Midland, Virginia facts for kids
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Midland, Virginia
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Post office on Midland Road
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 Midland, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Midland, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Midland, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2) |
| • Land | 4.04 sq mi (10.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 327 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 54/sq mi (20.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22728
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| FIPS code | 51-51544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495941 |
Midland is a small community located in Fauquier County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for statistics. In 2010, about 218 people lived there. Midland has its own post office with the local ZIP code 22728.
This area is special because it is close to where John Marshall was born. He was a very important person who served as the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for a very long time. A small park remembers his birthplace, showing where his home once stood. The county is also part of the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District, which helps protect the land and water.
Midland's Location and Size
Midland is in the southern part of Fauquier County. It is located along State Route 28. You can find it northeast of Bealeton and southwest of Calverton. Warrenton, which is the main town in Fauquier County, is about 11 miles (18 km) north of Midland.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Midland covers a total area of about 4.05 square miles (10.5 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Local Businesses and Parks
The Warrenton–Fauquier Airport is located in Midland. This airport helps people travel and transport goods by air. Ross Industries, a company, also has its main office in Midland.
Just north of Midland, you will find C. M. Crockett Park. This park is home to Germantown Lake. It also has important archeological sites from a historic place called Germantown. The park offers many things for people to do and is often used for events that happen across the county.
