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Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg
Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg is a historic Presbyterian church located southwest of Princess Anne and George Streets in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in 1833, and restored in 1866 after being badly damaged during the American Civil War.
About Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United StatesFredericksburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. The population was 27,982 at the 2020 census. It is 42 miles (67 km) south of Washington, D.C., and 53 miles (85 km) north of Richmond. Fredericksburg is part of the Washington metropolitan area. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes. Located near where the Rappahannock River crosses the Atlantic Seaboard fall line, Fredericksburg was a prominent port in Virginia during the colonial era. It was halfway between the capitals of the opposing forces during the American Civil War, and was the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg and Second Battle of Frederic…
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Housing in Fredericksburg
The typical Fredericksburg home is worth about $480,000, up 1% in a year, 16% above the Virginia typical home.
A seller's market
Safety in Fredericksburg
Safety Grade D
Fredericksburg reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less.
Work & commute in Fredericksburg
Full picture →About one in 5 of Fredericksburg’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Washington (3%), Arlington (2%) and Chantilly (1%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Fredericksburg
Health Grade B
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Virginia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Fredericksburg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Fredericksburg
Full climate →Fredericksburg has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Fredericksburg
All Fredericksburg schools →School Grade D-
The public schools Fredericksburg’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 98% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within VA. Ratings are from neighbors.
Fredericksburg is a college town
Colleges →of Fredericksburg’s residents are enrolled in college. University of Mary Washington has about 3,605 students on campus.
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