Whitacre, Virginia facts for kids
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Whitacre, Virginia
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New Hope Baptist Church (formerly Redland Church), 2017
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 Whitacre, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Whitacre, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477871 |
Whitacre is a small, quiet community located in northern Frederick County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Frederick County.
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Where is Whitacre Located?
Whitacre sits on an old road called Braddock Road. This road is on the eastern side of Timber Ridge, a natural landform. The community is found between two other places: Good and Cross Junction. If you look north of Lake Holiday, you'll find Whitacre.
How Whitacre Got Its Name
The community of Whitacre was named after the Whitacre family. This family used to own a lot of land in the area. It's common for places to be named after the families who first settled there or owned significant property.
Historic Places in Whitacre
One important historic site in Whitacre is the Redland Church. This church is also known today as New Hope Baptist Church. It has been a part of the community for many years, serving as a place for people to gather.
