Stafford Courthouse Virginia Map

About Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Stafford Courthouse is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,839. The population density is 554.8 people per km². Stafford Courthouse is located at 38.4221°N, 77.4083°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22554.

Stafford Courthouse rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle erosion of time and water, where the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont begin their subtle descent towards the coastal plain. It lies 8.7 miles north-north-east of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 19°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-south-east of Garrisonville. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy perfume of pine needles and rich soil, a scent that clings to the humid afternoons and the long, lingering twilights. The terrain is a mosaic of open fields, some still tilled by generations of hands, others surrendered to the creeping tendrils of wild honeysuckle and the stoic resilience of mature oaks. Drives through Stafford Courthouse often reveal glimpses of weathered barns, their paint long since surrendered to the elements, standing sentinel against the vast canvas of the sky. The history of Stafford Courthouse is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Virginia, its early prosperity built upon the cultivation of tobacco and later, a more diversified farming economy. The very name speaks to its enduring role as a center of governance and commerce for the surrounding county, a place where disputes were settled and laws were upheld long before modern conveniences arrived. While agriculture remains a quiet presence, the local economy has broadened, embracing a mix of small businesses, service industries, and proximity to larger economic hubs, allowing for a pace of life that feels both rooted and adaptable. The presence of historical markers and the preserved architecture of older structures hint at a past that continues to inform the present character of Stafford Courthouse, a subtle reminder of the lives and decisions that have shaped this particular corner of Virginia.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stafford Courthouse, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.422069, -77.408309. 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 Stafford Courthouse and Stafford County.

Detailed location data for Stafford Courthouse includes the ZIP code (22554), telephone area code (540), county seat of Stafford County (Stafford), and school district assignment. 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 Stafford Courthouse is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.