Owens, Virginia facts for kids
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Owens, Virginia
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 Owens, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Owens, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | King George |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1471988 |
Owens is a small, quiet community in King George County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a "crossroads community" because important roads meet there. These roads include Dahlgren Road, Windsor Drive, and Owens Drive.
Owens is located where Route 206 and Route 218 come together. Route 206 goes east towards U.S. Route 301 and the town of Dahlgren. Route 218 heads south towards US 301 and Colonial Beach. Both routes 206 and 218 join up and go west towards Arnolds Corner and the city of Fredericksburg.
Life in Owens
Owens is a small place with only a few houses and businesses. These buildings are mostly found along Dahlgren Road. One of the well-known spots used to be Peyton's Market and the Owens Post Office. Today, this building has been turned into an antiques store.
There's also a small group of homes along Owens Drive. You can find the cemetery of Oakland Baptist Church on the western corner of Dahlgren Road and Windsor Drive. The church itself was located there until 1967, when it moved to its current spot on US 301.
Local Churches
Another church, Little Ark Baptist Church, is located about three-quarters of a mile away on Owens Drive. This church has a long history, as it was first established in the 1800s. These churches are important parts of the community's history and local life.
Historic Places
One important historical building in the area is St. Paul's Episcopal Church. This church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are considered important to history.
Local Winemaking
The community of Owens is also part of a special area known as the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA. AVA stands for "American Viticultural Area." This means it's a recognized region for growing grapes and making wine. It's named after the birthplace of George Washington, which is nearby.
