Prince William County Community Guide

Prince William County is located on the Potomac river in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The county is part of the Washington Metropolis Area. The county seat is Manasses.

Prince William County is growing quickly in population. As of 2012, the county’s population was 421,164.

The county is a very wealthy area of Virginia, listed as one of the highest income counties of the United States.

History

The area known today as Prince William County was first recorded by John Smith, who wrote of a village named Pemacocack, inhabited by a Powhatan tribe of Native Americans, located on the west bank of the Potomac River.

Prince William County was created in 1731 by the General Assembly of Virginia. The county was named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, the third son of King George II.

Prince William County is home to Rippon Lodge, built in 1747 by Richard Blackburn. George Washington was a good friend of Blackburn, and is believed to have visited the house often.

Manasses, the county seat of Prince William, is the site of the Battle of First Manassas, which took place in 1861 during the Civil War.

Today, visitors to the county can visit the Manassas Museum to find out more about the county’s rich history.

The Land

Prince William County covers an area of 348 square miles, 11 of which are water.

With 25,000 acres of green space and 160 miles of trails and parks, the county provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy nature.

Both Prince William and Manassas National Parks are part of Prince William County.

What to Do

Visitors to Prince William County are given plenty of opportunity to enjoy restaurants, wineries, golf courses, and movie theaters.

Restaurants

Prince William County offers a wide variety of dining and places to eat. The county has several farmer’s markets, and many of their restaurants cook with fresh and local ingredients.

Absolute BBQ http://www.eatabsolutebbq.com/

Adam’s Pizza Subs http://www.adamspizzaandsubs.com/

Ashton Family Diner http://www.ashtonfamilyrestaurant.com/

Blue Ridge Seafood http://www.blueridgeseafood.com/

Cupcake Heaven and Cafe http://www.cupcakeheavenandcafe.com/

Dixie Bones BBQ http://www.dixiebones.com/index.html

Wineries

Prince William County has multiple wineries for visiting and tasting.

Winery at La Grange http://www.wineryatlagrange.com/

Pearmund Cellars http://www.pearmundcellars.com/

Cork and Fork Wine and Beer http://www.corkandfork.co/

Paradise Springs Winery http://www.paradisespringswinery.com/

Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe http://www.olddominionwine.com/

Golf

Golf provides an excellent avenue for getting outside and enjoying nature. Prince William County has several well managed golf courses.

Prince William Golf Course http://www.princewilliamgolf.com/index.php

General’s Ridge Golf Course http://www.generalsridge.com/index.php

Forest Greens Golf Course http://www.forestgreens.com/index.php

Lake Ridge Park Golf and Marina http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/usa/virginia/woodbridge/lake-ridge-park-golf-marina.html

Movie Theaters

From foreign films to mainstream cinemas, Prince William County offers the full range of movie theaters.

Manassas 4 Cinemas http://www.manassas4cinemas.com/

Rave Cinemas http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/

AMC Theaters http://www.amctheatres.com/