Washington Virginia Map

About Washington, Virginia

Washington is a locality in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 45. The population density is 153.4 people per km². Washington is located at 38.7135°N, 78.1594°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22747.

Washington, Virginia, unfolds with a quiet grace across the rolling hills of Rappahannock County, a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to soften their ancient gaze. It lies 31.7 miles west of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Chester Gap. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer shower, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, has a particular golden quality that seems to linger on the weathered barn roofs and the emerald pastures. The landscape is a gentle embrace of verdant valleys and tree-lined ridges, a scene painted in shades of deep forest green and the soft blues of distant peaks, a place where the slow, steady pulse of nature dictates the day. The history of Washington is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring character of its people and the land they have long cultivated. This was a hub for agricultural trade in its early days, with the fertile ground yielding crops that sustained families and fueled a modest but vital economy. Today, that same spirit of connection to the soil persists, though the local economy has diversified, embracing artisanal crafts and the burgeoning appeal of rural tourism, drawing visitors who seek the same quiet beauty that defines Washington. The old courthouse, a sentinel of community life, still stands, a silent witness to generations of stories, while the surrounding countryside, with its winding lanes and occasional glimpses of grazing livestock, offers a profound sense of continuity.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.713452, -78.159444. 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 Washington and Rappahannock County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (22747), telephone area code (540), county seat of Rappahannock County (Washington), and school district assignment (Rappahannock County 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.