Prince William County, County in Northern Virginia, United States
Prince William County spans 901 square kilometers along the Potomac River, forming part of the Washington metropolitan region with Manassas as its county seat.
The Virginia General Assembly established Prince William County in 1731, naming it after Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, the third son of King George II.
The county transformed from Native American Doeg settlements to tobacco plantations, then to mixed agriculture, and now contains diverse residential and commercial developments.
The transportation network includes Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Virginia Railway Express stations, and local bus services connecting residents to Washington DC.
Prince William County ranks among the wealthiest jurisdictions in the United States, with major employers including the Department of Defense and a large public school system.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1731
Capital city: Manassas
Part of: Arlington–Alexandria–Reston metropolitan division
Shares border with: Loudoun County, Charles County, Stafford County, Fairfax County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fauquier County
Website: http://pwcgov.org
GPS coordinates: 38.70000,-77.48000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 15:40
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