Spotsylvania VA Community & Homes for Sale

Spotsylvania County was established in 1721 from Essex, King and Queen, and King William counties. The county was named in Latin for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia  Alexander Spotswood.
Known as the "Crossroads of the Civil War," Spotsylvania County is rich in historical resources.  The County welcomes visitors to Frederickburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park -- Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Courthouse, and Wilderness battlefields.  In the Spotsylvania Courthouse area, the Historic Courthouse, Old Jail and Spotsylvania Museum are among the scenic attractions.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is a public school district serving Spotsylvania, Virginia. It consists of 17 Elementary, 7 Middle, and 5 High Schools and has a total enrollment of over 24,000 students.  The Spotsylvania County Schools division also has one Career and Technical Center and participates with other local school systems to offer the Commonwealth Governor's School.

Lake Anna offers 13,000 acres of swimming, sailing, water-skiing and sport fishing.  At the Lake Anna State Park, visitors and the community enjoy picnicing, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking trails and camping.  Other natural attractions include the Ni River Reservoir and the Hunting Run Reservoir.  Community gathering places for sports, music and other outdoor activities include the County's award-winning Patriot Park and the popular Loriella Park, with its lighted sports fields and swimming pool.  The growing Spotsylvania community has attracted many dynamic commercial and retail businesses which serve area residents and visitors.

Spotsylvania County -- a great place to live, work, play and shop!