Milford, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milford, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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The gas station and general store in Milford.
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 Milford, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Milford, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22514
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493287 |
Milford is a small place in Caroline County, Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a town or city does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Discovering Milford, Virginia
Milford is located in the eastern part of the United States. It's a quiet spot in the state of Virginia. You can find it in Caroline County.
Where is Milford Located?
Milford is situated west of a larger town called Bowling Green. You can reach Milford by traveling along VA 207, which is a state road. It's easy to find on a map of Caroline County.
Milford's History and the Railroad
Long ago, in the 1800s, Milford was an important stop on a train line. This line was called the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad. Trains would stop here, connecting people and goods to other places. Today, that old railroad has been replaced by CSXT. CSXT is a big company that still uses the tracks for freight trains.
Education in Milford
Milford is home to some important schools for the area. Both Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School are located right here. These schools serve many students from Milford and the surrounding parts of Caroline County.
