Thornburg, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thornburg, Virginia
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A Best Western hotel under construction in 2010, on Mudd Tavern Road (VSR 606) west of I-95 at exit 118.
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 Thornburg, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Thornburg, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Thornburg, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Spotsylvania |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22565
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Thornburg is a small place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. Thornburg is located where a main road, U.S. 1 (also known as Jefferson Davis Highway), crosses other local roads like Morris Road and Mudd Tavern Road.
What is Thornburg?
Thornburg is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is governed by Spotsylvania County. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.
Where is Thornburg Located?
Thornburg is found in the state of Virginia. It is in Spotsylvania County. The community is easy to find because it is right near Interstate 95. This is a very busy highway. Thornburg is close to exit 118 on I-95.
Roads and Travel
The main road in Thornburg is U.S. 1. This road is also called Jefferson Davis Highway. Several smaller roads meet U.S. 1 in Thornburg. These include Morris Road, Mudd Tavern Road, and South Roxbury Mill Roads. Because it is near a major highway exit, Thornburg has many businesses for travelers. You can find motels and other services there.
Thornburg's Other Names
Over time, Thornburg has been known by a few different names. Sometimes, people called it Mudd Tavern. It was also known as Thornsburg. These names are part of its history.
