Fredericksburg Virginia Map

About Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg is a locality in Fredericksburg (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 187,349, Fredericksburg is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 1048.6 people per km². Fredericksburg is located at 38.3032°N, 77.4605°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22401.

Fredericksburg rests on land shaped by the Rappahannock River, a waterway that has long dictated its fortunes and framed its present-day character. It lies 21.2 miles south-south-west of Cherry Hill, VA (from Cherry Hill, VA: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-west of Massaponax. The rolling terrain, a gentle rise from the river’s edge, once echoed with the hoofbeats of armies and the industrious hum of early commerce. Founded in 1728, Fredericksburg became a vital port for tobacco and other goods, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the surrounding agricultural lands and the river's navigable reach. This strategic location, midway between the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains, fostered a spirit of trade and a resilience born from enduring historical currents. The very air here seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume of its enduring connection to the land. The cultural spirit of Fredericksburg is one of quiet dignity, a place where the past is not so much preserved as it is lived alongside. Mary Washington University draws students from across the region, contributing a youthful energy to the historic streets, while the Fredericksburg Nationals offer a familiar baseball tradition. The city's historic downtown, a collection of well-maintained colonial and Victorian architecture, serves as a living museum, drawing visitors to its charming shops and restaurants. Here, beneath skies that often soften to a hazy gold at dusk, one can feel the pulse of a community that cherishes its heritage while looking forward. Fredericksburg’s enduring appeal lies in this seamless blend of history and present-day life, a testament to its deep roots and vibrant present.

About This Fredericksburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fredericksburg, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.303184, -77.46054. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg (city).

Detailed location data for Fredericksburg includes the ZIP code (24473), telephone area code (540), county seat of Fredericksburg (city), and school district assignment (Fredericksburg City Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fredericksburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.