Hartwood, Virginia
Hartwood is an unincorporated community in Stafford County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a U.S. state. Hartwood is located fifteen miles to the west of Fredericksburg.
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.jpg.webp) Hartwood post office in October, 2020 | |
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| Coordinates: 38°24′8″N 77°33′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Stafford |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
The former Hartwood Airport is located near the community.
History
A post office called Hartwood has been in operation since 1832.[1] The community was named from the hart seen by settlers in the woods.[2]
Hartwood Manor and Hartwood Presbyterian Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
References
- "Stafford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
Municipalities and communities of Stafford County, Virginia, United States | ||
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| CDPs |  Map of Virginia highlighting Stafford County | |
| Unincorporated communities |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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