Falmouth is an unincorporated place located in Stafford County, Virginia. Situated on the north bank of the Rappahannock River at the falls, the community is north of and opposite the city of Fredericksburg. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), Falmouth had a total population of 3,624 as of the 2000 census. Stafford County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... Fredericksburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia, 50 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles north of Richmond, Virginia. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

Founded in 1728 by the same act of the Virginia Assembly that established neighboring Fredericksburg, Falmouth was created as a port town on the Rappahannock to serve inhabitants living north of the river within the vast Northern Neck holdings of Lord Fairfax. His agent, Robert "King" Carter, promoted the establishment of the town, and the Carter family played a dominant role in the town's development throughout much of the colonial period. Originally located within King George County, Falmouth became part of Stafford County when county lines were redrawn in 1776.

During the American Civil War, Falmouth was occupied by Union forces in 1862 and 1863, and Northern commanders located their headquarters southeast of the town during the Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville campaigns. In May 1864, Union wounded and Confederate prisoners from the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House were transported through the area to the wharves at Belle Plain on Potomac Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, located east of Falmouth. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... Battle of Fredericksburg Conflict American Civil War Date December 11–15, 1862 Place Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg Result Confederate victory The Battle of Fredericksburg, fought on December 13, 1862 between General Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac commanded by Maj. ... Battle of Chancellorsville Conflict American Civil War Date April 30 – May 6, 1863 Place Spotsylvania County Result Decisive Confederate victory The Battle of Chancellorsville was a major battle of the American Civil War in 1863. ... This article is about the Battle of the Wilderness in the American Civil War. ... Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Conflict American Civil War Date May 8–21, 1864 Place Spotsylvania County Result Inconclusive (Grant continued his offensive) The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania, was the second battle in Lieut. ...

Today Falmouth is a residential community and a suburb of Fredericksburg. Among the community's significant historic structures is Belmont, the home of American artist Gari Melchers, now a historic house museum administered by Mary Washington College. Chatham Manor, the 1771 home of William Fitzhugh and a Union headquarters during the Civil War, is located downstream from Falmouth, opposite the historic district of Fredericksburg. It is administered by the National Park Service as part of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park and now serves as park headquarters. Belmont is a name given to several places: In Australia Belmont, New South Wales Belmont, Queensland Belmont, Victoria Belmont, Western Australia In England Belmont, County Durham Belmont, Lancashire Belmont, Harrow, London Belmont, Sutton, London Belmont, Oxfordshire Belmont, Sussex Communes of France Belmont, in the Doubs département Belmont, in the Gers... Gari Melchers or Julius Melchers (August 11, 1860 - 1932) was an American artist. ... The University of Mary Washington is a coeducational, state-funded, four-year liberal arts college in Fredericksburg, Virginia about 55 miles north of Richmond and 50 miles south of Washington, DC. The universitys undergraduate campus has about 4,000 students and its graduate campus has about 1,000 degree... Chatham Manor was the 1771 Georgian style home of William Fitzhugh overlooking the Rappahannock River. ... William Fitzhugh (August 24, 1741 – June 6, 1809) was an American planter and statesman who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress for Virginia in 1779. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States Federal Government agency that deals with all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation properties with various designations. ...

Geography

Falmouth is located at 38°19'54" North, 77°27'41" West (38.331790, -77.461361)¹. Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, Falmouth has a total area of 8.4 km² (3.2 mi²). 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.09% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,624 people, 1,323 households, and 997 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 445.6/km² (1,155.6/mi²). There are 1,412 housing units at an average density of 173.6/km² (450.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 89.29% White, 6.46% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. 2.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... 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. ...

There are 1,323 households out of which 35.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% are married couples living together, 11.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% are non-families. 18.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.03. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP is $57,697, and the median income for a family is $66,989. Males have a median income of $39,280 versus $31,202 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $25,544. 7.3% of the population and 5.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

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