Bristow | |
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| Coordinates:38°43′22″N77°32′10″W / 38.72278°N 77.53611°W /38.72278; -77.53611 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Prince William |
| Government | |
| • Savage | Hunter |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.58 sq mi (37.8 km2) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 31,074 |
| • Density | 2,131/sq mi (822.9/km2) |
| Demonym | Bristigian |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 20136 |
| Area codes | 703, 571 |
Bristow is anunincorporated community ofPrince William County,Virginia, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) fromWashington, D.C. It is situated betweenManassas andGainesville. As of 2014, the total population was 29,346, a 287% increase since 2000. The Bristow community is formally included in theLinton Hall, Virginiacensus-designated place (CDP)
Bristow was voted "Best Place for Homeownership in Virginia" by the Nerd Wallet.[1]
As of the 2020census, there were 31,074 people and 9,126 housing units in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 59%White, 11%Black, 12%Asian, 0.28%Native American, 0.12%Pacific Islander, and 4% fromother races.Hispanic people of any race were 14% of the population.[2]
The area is mostly upper-middle-class residential managed communities including Braemar Community, Bridlewood, Bridlewood Manor, Brookside, Crossman Creek, Foxborough, Kingsbrooke, New Bristow Village, Lanier Farms, Saybrooke, Sheffield Manor, Amberleigh Station, and Victory Lakes.
The majority of the Bristow Area was previously part of the Linton's Ford plantation, owned by the Linton family from the 18th century. In 1894, Sarah Linton converted to Catholicism and became a Visitation nun, and she donated the property to the Roman Catholic Church, to be used to establish schools for poor girls and boys.
Linton Hall Military School[3] was founded in 1922, for which the main road was named: Linton Hall Road. In 1989, the school ended its military and boarding programs and became coeducational; it had already been renamed Linton Hall School many years earlier. In the late 20th century, much of the original property was sold to developers.[4]
Population increased in the Bristow area, and increased enrollment for the school.
The Linton family (with the exception of Sarah) are buried in the Linton Family Cemetery in the Braemar Community. The cemetery is legally unowned due to a loss of records when the Brentsville Courthouse burned in the Civil War. However, maintenance is provided by the Braemar Community Association with coordination with the Benedictine Sisters at Linton Hall.
| Climate data for Bristow | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 47 (8) | 56 (13) | 67 (19) | 75 (24) | 84 (29) | 89 (32) | 87 (31) | 80 (27) | 68 (20) | 58 (14) | 47 (8) | 67 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29 (−2) | 31 (−1) | 38 (3) | 47 (8) | 56 (13) | 66 (19) | 71 (22) | 70 (21) | 63 (17) | 51 (11) | 41 (5) | 33 (1) | 50 (10) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 2.81 (71) | 2.71 (69) | 3.48 (88) | 3.06 (78) | 3.99 (101) | 3.78 (96) | 3.73 (95) | 2.93 (74) | 3.72 (94) | 3.4 (86) | 3.17 (81) | 3.05 (77) | 39.83 (1,010) |
| Source:Weather.com[5] | |||||||||||||
According to theGeographic Names Information System, Bristow has also been known asBriscoe,Bristoe,Bristoe Station, andBristow Station. TheBoard on Geographic Names officially decided upon Bristow as the community's name in 1906.
TheBrentsville Historic District andDavis-Beard House are listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[6]
The former village proper was located onSR 619, Bristow Road, about 1 mile southwest of the intersection withSR 28, Nokesville Road, at theNorfolk Southern Railway crossing. There are a few businesses left at this location, and a crew change point for the railroad is just up the tracks from the railroad crossing. The new town center has, in general, relocated farther west around the Braemar Parkway area.
There has been major development since 2000 in both residential and commercial business that are continuing to expand. Bristow Manor Golf Club has a course, driving range and putting green. It was voted byGolf Digest as one of "Top 100 Places to Play from 1998-2000".[7]
TheBristow Beat online publication covers local news.
According to theACS 2021 data, 70% of the working population drove alone to work, 7% carpooled, 17% worked at home and 3% took public transport.[3]
Major highways that connect Bristow includeVirginia Route 28,Virginia Route 234 andVirginia Route 215.
Bristow is served by theBroad Run/AirportVirginia Railway Express station, which is in southern Bristow on the boarder withManassas. The station offers weekday service to the inner suburbs ofFairfax County, Virginia,Alexandria,Arlington andWashington, D.C.[8]
TheManassas Regional Airport is located in the City of Manassas, adjacent to Bristow, and serves the area. The airport expects commercial flights to start in 2025.[9]
There are numerous mixed use walking/biking paths scattered around the various suburban neighborhoods.
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