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Encyclopedia > Centreville, Virginia

Centreville is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a Census Designated Place (CDP), the community population was 48,661 as of the 2000 census. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Fairfax County is a county in Northern Virginia, in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...


Centreville is approximately 20 miles from Washington, DC.[1] Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

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Geography

Location of Centreville, Virginia

Centreville is located at 38°50′33″N, 77°26′33″W (38.842470, -77.442621)GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias VA county maps by Seth Ilys. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 25.2 km² (9.7 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


History

According to a tourism pamphlet published by the Fairfax County Government 1907 and preserved in the University of Virginia's libraries, Centreville was the first proper town within the modern boundaries of Fairfax County, settled under the name of Newgate or New Gate at some point in the 17th or 18th century. The town never thrived, but its position on a relatively major road towards the Blue Ridge, the Shenandoah Valley, and other western destinations preserved its tavern and general store even after the town of Newgate became a memory. In later colonial times, presumably in the 18th century, when word came that a major new north-south road was to pass through the general vicinity, the few residents of the roadside locale came together and declared themselves the town of Centreville in hopes of attracting the road and becoming an important town at the intersection of north-south and east-west roads. Sadly, the road took another route; Manassas to the southwest became the local hub of transportation, and the town fell back into obscurity. The growing prosperity of the region, however, gave Centreville life enough to keep its identity to the present day. 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... Blue Ridge may refer to any of the following: Blue Ridge, Georgia Blue Ridge, Virginia The Blue Ridge Mountains The US Navy Command ship USS Blue Ridge The passenger train Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that... Canoeing on the Shenandoah River near Winchester, VA. The Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia, from Winchester to Staunton, is bounded by the Blue Ridge mountains to the East and the Allegheny mountains to the West. ... Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County None (see independent city) Government  - City Manager Lawrence Hughes Area  - City  10. ...

Main street and church guarded by Union soldiers, Centreville, Virginia, May 1862.
Main street and church guarded by Union soldiers, Centreville, Virginia, May 1862.

In the Civil War, though the battles of the region happened nearer to Manassastwice — and Chantilly than Centreville, the town was significantly fortified by the Confederacy and served as a supply depot for both sides at various points in the war. Centreville was of significant strategic value due to its proximity to several important roads, while its position atop a high ridge provided a commanding view of the surrounding area. The town was frequently associated with Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby, who's partian rangers used it's hillsides and farms as a base of opeations, leading to the sobriquet of Mosby's Confederacy. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1444x1062, 430 KB)Main street and church guarded by Union soldiers, Centreville, Virginia, May 1862. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1444x1062, 430 KB)Main street and church guarded by Union soldiers, Centreville, Virginia, May 1862. ... This article is becoming very long. ... First Battle of Bull Run Conflict American Civil War Date July 21, 1861 Place Fairfax County and Prince William County Result Confederate victory The First Battle of Bull Run, referred to as the First Battle of Manassas in the South, (July 21, 1861) was the first major land battle of... Second Battle of Bull Run Conflict American Civil War Date August 28–30, 1862 Place Prince William County Result Confederate victory The Second Battle of Manassas, known as the Second Battle of Bull Run in the North, was a battle during the American Civil War. ... The Battle of Chantilly or Ox Hill took place on September 1, 1862, in Fairfax County, Virginia, as the concluding battle of the Northern Virginia Campaign of the American Civil War. ... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9... Colonel (IPA: or ) is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ... John Mosby John Singleton Mosby (December 6, 1833 – May 30, 1916), also known as the Gray Ghost, was a Confederate partisan ranger (guerrilla fighter) in the American Civil War. ...


In 1943, Centreville was still so small that a state map book individually, on a map of the entire county, indicated each building in the town (and also misspelled its name). In more recent times, Centreville has become a suburb of Washington, D.C. Most growth occurred in the late '90s and early 2000s due the influx of technology companies. Now, Centreville is quite a typical wealthy American suburb, comprised of luxury townhomes, strip malls, a movie theater, and large housing developments. 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ... Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... Example of a small strip mall. A strip mall (also called a plaza) is a shopping center where the stores are arranged in a row, with a sidewalk in front. ...


Throughout Centreville's history, the correct spelling of the name has been accompanied by the corruption "Centerville", which appears on the occasional map of the region from the colonial period into the early 20th century. The latter spelling occurs in the index of the aforementioned pamphlet, but the correct spelling appear in both the text and the table of contents. The 1943 map lists the town as "Centerville", but evidence for a consistent "re" spelling before this date seems substantial.


Population history of Centreville CDP

From the U.S. Census Bureau: The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

(Z): Population recorded when the census tabulated figures of unincorporated places for the first time. (Source: 1880 Census of Population. Note: The link is a PDF file.) Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there is a population as of 2005 of 49,789 people, 21,789 households, and has 16,096 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,930.9/km² (5,001.4/mi²). There were 18,176 housing units at an average density of 721.3/km² (1,868.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.49% White, 2.88% African American, 0.29% Native American, 14.25% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.65% from other races, and 3.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.17% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 21,789 households, out of which 41.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.27. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the CDP, the population is spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 43.7% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there are 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $90,232, and the median income for a family was $120,351. Males had a median income of $70,123 versus $41,117 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $40,878. About 2.0% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


List of Notable people from Centreville

Stone Road are both named in honor of him. Stone Road was also Centreville's first traffic accident fatality. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA is ranked in the top 11 best libraries in the country for its size, according to Hennens American Public Library Rating Index (HAPLR) for 2005. ...

  • Former NY Times journalist Jayson Blair, who was accused of fabricating newspaper articles, attended Centreville High School
  • Brian Snyder MLB player, [2]

Jayson Blair (born March 23, 1976, Columbia, Maryland) is an African American and former New York Times reporter who was forced to resign from the newspaper in May 2003, after he was caught plagiarizing and fabricating elements of his stories. ... Kristi Lauren Glakas (born March 16, 1981 in Centreville, Virginia) is an American beauty pageant contestant, best known as a Triple Crown winner, one of only six contestants to hold state titles for Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America. ... Scott Secules (born November 8, 1964) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. ... Sean Glennon (born September 5, 1985) is the starting quarterback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team for the 2006-2007 season. ... This is a Korean name; the family name is Cho Cho Seung-hui (Korean: 조승희; January 18, 1984[1] – April 16, 2007) was the spree shooter in the Virginia Tech massacre[2][3][4] of April 16, 2007, according to police reports. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... The Virginia Tech Massacre was a school shooting that took place early morning on April 16, 2007 from 7:15-9:45am, in the United States. ...

Education

Residents are zoned to schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools. Location 8115 Gatehouse Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042 Phone Number 571-423-1000 Superintendent Jack D. Dale School Board Chairman Daniel Storck Grades K-12 Website Official Site The Fairfax County Public Schools system (abbreviated FCPS) is a branch of the Fairfax County government which administers public schools in Fairfax...


Centreville has two middle schools, Liberty Middle School and Stone Middle School.


Centreville High School, located within the boundaries of the town of Clifton, serves much of Centreville. Some of Centreville is served by Westfield High School, which opened in 2000 in the community of Chantilly. Centreville High School is located in Clifton, Virginia of Fairfax County. ... Clifton is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. ... Westfield High School Westfield High School is a public secondary school in Chantilly, Virginia. ... Chantilly is an unincorporated community located in western Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...


Trivia

  • Centreville was once featured in an episode of The X-Files in which Mulder and Scully's fellow FBI agent takes a telepathic boy to a trailer park there.[citation needed]
  • Centreville is approximately 38° 50′ 32.89″ N 77° 26′ 33.44″ W

Written by Newberry Winner Paul Fleischman, the novel is the monolgouges of sixteen fictious characters and how they connect to the First Battle of Bull Run in the American Civil War in 1861. ... The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association (ALA) to the author of the outstanding American book for children. ... Paul Fleischman is an American childrens author, and is the son of Newbery Medal winner Sid Fleischman. ... For other uses, see The X-Files (disambiguation). ...

External links


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Centreville, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (785 words)
According to a tourism pamphlet published by the Fairfax County Government in 1907 and preserved in the University of Virginia's libraries, Centreville was the first proper town within the modern boundaries of Fairfax County, settled under the name of Newgate or New Gate at some point in the 17th or 18th century.
In 1943, Centreville was still so small that a state map book individually, on a map of the entire county, indicated each building in the town (and also misspelled its name).
Throughout Centreville's history, the correct spelling of the name has been accompanied by the corruption "Centerville," which appears on the occasional map of the region from the colonial period into the early 20th century.
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