Ashland, Railroad town in Hanover County, Virginia, United States
Located at an elevation of 65 meters, Ashland extends along both sides of the railroad tracks through central Virginia's rolling countryside.
The town emerged in 1858 when the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad company established a mineral springs resort at this location.
The town maintains multiple performance spaces, art galleries, and educational institutions, including Randolph-Macon College with its academic traditions.
Visitors access Ashland via Interstate 95, with regular Amtrak service connecting the town to major cities along the Eastern United States corridor.
The railroad tracks run directly through the center of town, with restaurants and shops positioned along the rails where trains pass frequently.
Location: Hanover County
Inception: 1858
Elevation above the sea: 65 m
Website: https://ashlandva.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.75940,-77.47720
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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