Purcellville, Virginia

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Location

Purcellville, Virginia is a town located in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia, approximately 40 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.. It is 10 miles west of Leesburg, Virginia on Virginia Route 7.

Population

  • Population: 6200, January 2006
  • Households: 2216, January 2006
  • Square Miles: 2.6

History

"The Village at Purcell Store" was settled in 1764, and in 1852 it was renamed Purcellville. The town was incorperated by the Virginia General Assembly in 1908. A small town with a friendly atmosphere, the influence of Victorian architecture is visible in the older buildings that make up much of the down-town area. Purcellville was a stop on the WO&D rail line from 1874-1968. The past of the rail line is now a 32 mile long National Recreational Trail, running from Purcellville to Alexandria. 

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Government

The town is governed by a Mayor and 6 Town Council members. The Mayor serves a 2 year term, while the Council members, elected at-large, serve staggered 4 year terms [2]. Agendas and minutes of Council meetings are available online [3]

References

  1. ↑ About the Town, Town of Purcellville, VA
  2. ↑ Purcellville Government, Town of Purcellville, VA
  3. ↑ Archive Center, Town of Purcellville, VA
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