Stafford County is located halfway between Washington DC, and Richmond.  The Population in Stafford is approximately 124,000 people.  Quantico Marine Corps base occupies 30,527 acres in the northern end of the county.   Stafford county is the home of 17 Elementary Schools, 7 Middle Schools and 5 High Schools. 

The Recreational opportunities here are abundant too.  There are more than 1,000 aces of county, regional, state and national parks.  There are numerous amenities including 5 private marinas, 2 public fishing lakes, 7 county parks, 188 acres of athletic fields and 3 golf courses.  The Rappahannock River flow along the southern boundary of the County.  The Rappahannock has been designated as a State Scenic River and this is the home to many wildlife.

Stafford county was founded in 1664.  It has a strong connection that has helped shape our nation’s history.  Marlborough Point in the eastern part of the county, is where the Indian Princess Pocahontas was kidnapped and taken to Jamestown.  Also Augustine Washington made his home here in Stafford due to the county’s prosperous iron industry.  He had a son named George.  They made there home in Ferry Farm.  The future first president spent most of his young adulthood here.   Mining and quarrying were important industires in colonial Stafford.  Iron works furnished arms for the American Revolution.  Aquia sandstone, provided stone for the White House, the U.S. Capitol and trim for private homes.

Stafford continues to maintain a strong connection with its historical tradition.  Visitors can tour Ferry Farm, Chatham Manor, Belmont, the 18th century home of American artist Gari Melcher and Aquia Church, one of the oldest colonial Churches in the United States.