Stumptown, Loudoun County, Virginia facts for kids
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Stumptown, Virginia
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Stumptown is a small place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, in the United States. It's 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 mayor or city council. Instead, the county government, Loudoun County, takes care of things for Stumptown.
Stumptown is found on the eastern side of Catoctin Mountain. This mountain is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's in. This means services like roads, police, and schools are managed by the county.
Where is Stumptown?
Stumptown is in Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun County is in the northern part of Virginia. It's also considered part of the larger Washington metropolitan area. This area includes Washington, D.C., and many nearby cities and counties.