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1940
Farmer plowing his field of four acres. Near Washington, Virginia, 1940
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Washington Historic District
The town of Washington, commonly known as Little Washington (in relation to the larger city of Washington, D.C., nearby), is a historic town located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park.
About Washington
Town in VirginiaThe town of Washington, commonly known as Little Washington (in relation to the larger city of Washington, D.C., nearby), 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. It is the county seat of Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. Washington, Virginia, is considered part of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The town was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1796 and as the county seat of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in 1833. The town was incorporated in 1894 and was re…
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Housing in Washington
The typical Washington home is worth about $672,000, up 4.3% in a year, 62% above the Virginia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Washington
Compared with Virginia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Washington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Washington
Full climate →Washington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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