Minnieville, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minnieville, Virginia
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Extinct unincorporated community
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 Minnieville, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Minnieville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Minnieville, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Prince William |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Minnieville was a small community that no longer exists. It was once located in Prince William County, Virginia. From 1884 to 1924, a post office for Minnieville stood where Minnieville Road and Cardinal Drive are today.
This area was once filled with large dairy farms. However, nearby towns like Dale City and Montclair grew bigger. They built new neighborhoods, and these developments eventually covered the old farms.
History of Minnieville
Before the early 1800s, a large estate called Bel Air Plantation was the most important place in the area. This plantation was located on the north side of Minnieville Road. It was between Cardinal Drive and Spriggs Road.
Bel Air Plantation
The main house at Bel Air Plantation was built around 1740. A famous person named Parson Mason Locke Weems is buried on the property. He was the first person to write a biography about George Washington, America's first president.
Bel Air Plantation was recognized as an important historical site in 1970. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Why Minnieville is "Extinct"
Even though many people now live in the neighborhoods built on the land that was once Minnieville, the name "Minnieville" isn't used for the area anymore. This is why it's called an "extinct" community.
Today, the only thing left that reminds people of Minnieville is a roadside marker. It helps remember the history of this lost community.
