Southbridge, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Southbridge
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 Southbridge
Location in Northern Virginia
Southbridge
Location in Virginia
Southbridge
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) |
| ZIP codes |
22026
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
Southbridge is a large, planned community located in Prince William County, Virginia. It is not a city or town, but a special type of area called an unincorporated community. Over 5,000 people live in more than 1,500 homes here.
Southbridge covers about 600 acres (2.4 square kilometers). It is found near the Potomac River and is just north of the town of Dumfries.
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Southbridge: A Look at Its Past
Southbridge was started in 1990. It was designed to be a great place to live with many fun things to do.
Fun and Games in Southbridge
The community has a private club for residents. This club includes swimming pools and tennis courts. There are also special play areas for younger kids, called tot lots. If you love nature, you can explore the nature trail.
Next to Southbridge is a community called Potomac Shores. It has a large 18-hole golf course. This course was designed by the famous golfer Jack Nicklaus.
Schools and Learning
Southbridge is home to John Paul the Great Catholic High School. This school opened its doors on August 25, 2008. It is part of the Diocese of Arlington. The school campus is about 40 acres (16 hectares) big. It can teach up to 1,000 students.
Younger students in Southbridge go to Swans Creek Elementary School. This school is right inside the community. It is part of the Prince William County Public School System.
Getting Around Southbridge
Southbridge is in a good spot for travel. It is close to major roads like Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. These roads make it easy to get to Washington, D.C., which is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north.
Soon, a train station for the Virginia Railway Express will open nearby at Cherry Hill. This will give residents another way to travel.
Your Address in Southbridge
Even though Southbridge is not a town, you can use "Southbridge, VA" as your mailing address. It shares the 22026 ZIP code with the town of Dumfries. Also, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles lets people list "Southbridge, VA" as their home address on their driver's license.
How Southbridge is Managed
The Southbridge Community Association helps manage the community. This group works with Cardinal Management Group to take care of the neighborhood. A group of nine people called the Board of Directors represents the residents. Each year, three new directors are chosen to serve for three years.
In 2010, Southbridge celebrated its 20th birthday!
Southbridge: Where It Is
Southbridge is located at these coordinates: 38°34'33" North and 77°17'58" West.
Southbridge: People Who Live Here
Southbridge is part of a larger area called the Cherry Hill census-designated place. In 2010, the total population of this area was 16,000 people.
