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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
'''Purcellville, Virginia''' is a town located in [[Loudoun County]] in [[Northern Virginia]], approximately 40 miles northwest of [[Washington, D.C.]]. It is 10 miles west of Leesburg, Virginia on [[Virginia Route 7]]. | '''Purcellville, Virginia''' is a town located in [[Loudoun County]] in [[Northern Virginia]], approximately 40 miles northwest of [[Washington, D.C.]]. It is 10 miles west of Leesburg, Virginia on [[Virginia Route 7]]. | ||
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"The Village at Purcell Store" was settled in 1764, and in 1852 it was renamed Purcellville. The town was incorperated by the [[Virginia General Assembly]] in 1908. A small town with a friendly atmosphere, the influence of Victorian architecture is | "The Village at Purcell Store" was settled in 1764, and in 1852 it was renamed Purcellville. The town was incorperated by the [[Virginia General Assembly]] in 1908. A small town with a friendly atmosphere, the influence of Victorian architecture is visible in the older buildings that make up much of the down-town area. Purcellville was a stop on the WO&D rail line from 1874-1968. The past of the rail line is now a 32 mile long National Recreational Trail, running from Purcellville to Alexandria. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:30, 14 February 2010
Location
Purcellville, Virginia is a town located in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia, approximately 40 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.. It is 10 miles west of Leesburg, Virginia on Virginia Route 7.
Population
- Population: 6200, January 2006
- Households: 2216, January 2006
- Square Miles: 2.6
History
"The Village at Purcell Store" was settled in 1764, and in 1852 it was renamed Purcellville. The town was incorperated by the Virginia General Assembly in 1908. A small town with a friendly atmosphere, the influence of Victorian architecture is visible in the older buildings that make up much of the down-town area. Purcellville was a stop on the WO&D rail line from 1874-1968. The past of the rail line is now a 32 mile long National Recreational Trail, running from Purcellville to Alexandria.
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Government
The town is governed by a Mayor and 6 Town Council members. The Mayor serves a 2 year term, while the Council members, elected at-large, serve staggered 4 year terms [2]. Agendas and minutes of Council meetings are available online [3]
References
- ↑ About the Town, Town of Purcellville, VA
- ↑ Purcellville Government, Town of Purcellville, VA
- ↑ Archive Center, Town of Purcellville, VA