Thoroughfare, Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thoroughfare
Unincorporated community
SR 55 through Thoroughfare
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Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Prince William
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)

Thoroughfare is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in the western part of Prince William County, Virginia. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no local government of its own.

What is Thoroughfare?

Thoroughfare is a historic area. It is not officially a town or city. It is more like a neighborhood. Today, the name "Thoroughfare" is not used much.

Where is Thoroughfare Located?

You can find Thoroughfare on Virginia State Route 55. This road is also known as John Marshall Highway. It is about 1.5 miles west of Haymarket. The Norfolk Southern Railway tracks also cross the road here.

A Look at Its History

Thoroughfare has a special past. It was founded by former slaves. These were people who had been enslaved and gained their freedom. The community grew and did very well. This was especially true through the 1940s. It was a place where people built new lives.