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Washington, Virginia

Town · Population 84 · #225 in Virginia
Washington, Virginia

The town of Washington, commonly known as Little Washington, is a historic town located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district, Washington Historic District.

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About Washington

Set in the northern part of Virginia, Washington is a tiny community, home to 84 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Washington holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 323 residents per square mile.

What Makes Washington Unique

  • One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
  • With 84 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington

  • Ours Noir — cajun
  • Patty O's Cafe — american
  • The Inn at Little Washington

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Washington

  • Rappahannock County Elementary
  • Rappahannock County High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)84
Rank in state#225 of 227
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density323/sq mi
Coordinates38.7117, -78.1600

🗺️ Map of Washington