Brandy Station, Virginia Explained

Brandy Station, Virginia
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Virginia#USA
Pushpin Label:Brandy Station
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Virginia
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Culpeper
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:191
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.5017°N -77.8936°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
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Brandy Station is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 191.[1] Its original name was Brandy. The name Brandy Station comes from a local tavern sign that advertised brandy.[2]

Brandy Station was the site of the 1863 Battle of Brandy Station, the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War as well as the largest to take place ever on American soil.[3]

Auburn, Farley, and the Graffiti House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Culpeper Regional Airport is located on Beverly Ford Road in Brandy Station.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brandy Station CDP, Virginia. United States Census Bureau. April 7, 2022.
  2. News: History and legend unlock origins of unusual names . The Free Lance-Star . July 20, 2003 . 3 May 2015 . Dyson, Cathy . A7.
  3. http://brandystationfoundation.com/pages/battle.htm Brandy Station Foundation