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Communities/Subdivisions In Loudoun County
Seven incorporated towns and numerous villages and planned communities are found in Loudoun County. Major roads include U.S. Highways 15 and 50 and Virginia Routes 7, 9 and 28. The Dulles Greenway, a private toll road from Dulles Airport to Leesburg, opened in 1995. Some of the smaller villages in Loudoun county include Philomont, Aldie and Lincoln.
Aldie is an unincorporated village located on the John Mosby Highway between Gilbert's Corner and Middleburg. This quaint village was laid out in 1810 by Charles Fenton Mercer, who named his property for Castle Aldie, his Scottish clan's ancestral home. Several historic shops, homes and the Aldie Mill can be found on a road trip through this village. The mill is Virginia's only surviving gristmill powered by twin overshot water wheels. Julia Beckwith Neale, the mother of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson was born in Aldie. Do not miss out on the Annual Harvest Festival held here every October.
Lincoln is an unincorporated village established as the community of
Goose Creek
during the 1720s by Quaker settlers. The picturesque village is home to the Goose Creek Friends Meeting House, the Goose Creek Historic District, the Glebe of Shelburne Parish, a historic Quaker cemetery and many stately homes.
Middleburg is home to over 600 people. In 1787 by Revolutionary War Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia statesman, Levin Powell purchased land now known as Middleburg at $2.50 an acre from Joseph Chinn, first cousin to George Washington. Powell renamed the area Middleburg because of the town's location midway between Alexandria and Winchester. Middleburg is now a prominent destination for equestrians. Known worldwide for it's foxhunting and steeplechase equine events. The annual Hunt Country Stable Tour showcases the finest equestrian estates.
Philomont is another small unincorporated rural village established by the Quakers in the 19th Century. It is located in the heart of Virginia's "Hunt Country" which is an area known for horse farms, large estates and rolling hills. The area has seen significant development in the past 10 years but maintains its rural appeal. The village boasts an active community center, volunteer fire department, village store and several bed and breakfast retreats. Every May, the Fire Department hosts a Barbecue Fundraiser to die for with true slow pit-cooked beef, salad, green beans, baked potatoes and fabulous desserts. Is your mouth watering yet? Reserve a room at one of the local bed and breakfasts and take part in this festivity!
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