Rockville, Virginia facts for kids
Rockville is a small community located in Hanover County in the central part of Virginia, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Rockville got its name from William Rock, who was the postmaster there in the early 1800s. Before that, it was known as "Dentonsville," named after an earlier postmaster, Allen Denton. Allen Denton's family used to own a tavern, which is now a private home. When William Rock bought the tavern, the community's name changed too! Rockville used to be mostly farmland. Today, many people who live in Rockville travel to Richmond for their jobs.
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Living in Rockville
Even though much of Rockville is still farmland, some areas have been developed into new neighborhoods. These neighborhoods offer homes while still keeping some of the natural land.
New Neighborhoods
One example of a new neighborhood is Carrington Glen. This area is a "rural conservation development." This means that 70% of the land is kept natural and untouched, which helps protect the environment. Other large neighborhoods in Rockville include Shop Creek and Willoughby.
The Cochrane Rockville Library
The local library in Rockville has recently been updated and is now much bigger! This was made possible by a generous donation from J. Harwood Cochrane, who used to run a big transportation company. To thank him, the library changed its name from the Rockville Library to the Cochrane Rockville Library. It's part of the Pamunkey Library System, which serves several communities.
Sports and Activities
Rockville offers many fun sports activities for kids and teens.
Rockville School Park
At the Rockville School Park, you can find fields for soccer and baseball. It's a great place for outdoor sports.
Rockville Center
The Rockville Center is a private club that has a gym and an outdoor pool. Rockville has its own teams for soccer, baseball, and swimming.
Amazing Baseball Teams
Rockville's baseball teams have done very well!
- In 2017, the Rockville 8U (under 8 years old) team won their division. They came in second place in the entire state and third in the region!
- The same group of players, as 9-year-olds in 2018, won their division again. They became the champions of Virginia and finished second in the Southeast region. They were also the first baseball team from Rockville to play in the World Series!
- In 2019, when they were 10 years old, these All-Stars won their district and state titles again. They also won the Southeast regional tournament, which meant they got to go to the 2019 World Series once more!
Community Groups
Rockville is home to several community groups that help make the area a great place to live. These include the Rockville Ruritans, the West Hanover Garden Club, and the Friends of the Rockville Library. The community also has the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary and the Southern Baptist Convention's International Learning Center.
Schools in Rockville
Children living in Rockville attend schools within the Hanover County Public Schools district. Students go to South Anna Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School.
