Brentsville, Virginia

Brentsville
Unincorporated community village

Former Prince William County Courthouse (built 1822), located in Brentsville and seen in 1969
Brentsville

Location within the state of Virginia

Coordinates: 38°41′17″N 77°29′46″W / 38.68806°N 77.49611°W / 38.68806; -77.49611Coordinates: 38°41′17″N 77°29′46″W / 38.68806°N 77.49611°W / 38.68806; -77.49611
Country United States
State Virginia
County Prince William
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Website http://brentsville.com/

Brentsville is an unincorporated community village in Prince William County, Virginia. Originally known as Prince William Court House, Brentsville was first platted in 1822 and served as the site of Prince William County's fourth county seat from 1820 to January 1, 1894. Brentsville is near the exact geographical center of the county.

The Brentsville Historic District, Brentsville Courthouse and Jail, Moor Green, and White House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.

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