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34-544: Colonial Beach, Virginia (CBVA) is a river and beach town located in the northwestern part of Westmoreland County on Virginia 's Northern Neck peninsula. It is bounded by the Potomac River , Monroe Bay and Monroe Creek. It is located 65 mi (105 km) from Washington, D.C. ; 70 mi (110 km) from the state capital of Richmond ; and 35 nautical miles from the Chesapeake Bay . Colonial Beach

68-469: A basin . This may create peninsulas, and occurred for example in the Keweenaw Peninsula . In the case of formation from meltwater, melting glaciers deposit sediment and form moraines , which act as dams for the meltwater. This may create bodies of water that surround the land, forming peninsulas. If deposition formed the peninsula, the peninsula was composed of sedimentary rock , which

102-654: A school division established in 1907. The school division operates two schools with a combined student population of about 580 as of 2024. There are some commercial areas within the Westmoreland County Public Schools . Westmoreland County, Virginia Westmoreland County is a county located in the Northern Neck of the Commonwealth of Virginia . As of the 2020 census , the population sits at 18,477. Its county seat

136-518: A bathing and fishing resort in the late 19th century known as the "Playground on the Potomac." Prior to automobile travel, most visitors arrived by boat from Washington, D.C. The town was incorporated on February 25, 1892, and there was extensive construction of houses, summer cottages, and hotels. Arguably the most famous of these structures is the Bell House , built for Alexander Graham Bell as

170-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.77. In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

204-479: A replica of his birthplace. Judging by excavations done on oyster pits, it would seem that Native Americans have inhabited the area of modern-day Colonial Beach since at least the Early Woodland Period (500 B.C.- A.D. 900). The town area now known as ‘The Point’ was originally patented by John Lancelott and S. Lancelott [Odyer and Sturman Escheat] on October 29, 1651. Colonial Beach emerged as

238-528: A separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. At the 2000 census , there were 16,718 people, 6,846 households and 4,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 73/sq mi (28/km ). There were 9,286 housing units at an average density of 40/sq mi (15/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 65.41% White , 30.89% Black or African American , 0.28% Native American , 0.36% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.75% from other races , and 1.29% from two or more races. 3.46% of

272-808: A summer home in Colonial Beach, the Bell House , which still stands today. Sloan Wilson , author of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit , retired and died in Colonial Beach. George Washington , the first President of the United States, was born near here at what is now the George Washington Birthplace National Monument . As of 2021, the James Monroe Family Home Site , birthplace of President James Monroe , now has

306-623: A summer home, which still stands today on Irving Avenue. The area was at the center of the Potomac River Oyster Wars between Virginia watermen and the Maryland State Oyster Police that lasted from the late 19th century to the 1960s. The town began to gradually decline as the automobile made travel to more distant ocean beaches more feasible. However, because gambling was legal in Maryland and

340-626: Is Montross . As originally established by the Virginia colony 's House of Burgesses , this area was separated from Northumberland County in 1653 and named for the English county of Westmorland ; both counties are coastal. The territory of Westmoreland County encompassed much of what later became the various counties and cities of Northern Virginia , including the city of Alexandria , Arlington County , Fairfax County , and Prince William County . These areas comprised part of Westmoreland until

374-598: Is known for voluntarily freeing almost 500 slaves from Nomini Hall, beginning in 1791. He also provided for their settlement on land that he bought for them in Ohio Country . This manumission was the largest known release of slaves in North America prior to the American Civil War and involved the largest number ever manumitted by an individual in the U.S. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,

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408-505: Is ranked fifth-safest place to live in Virginia by Safewise. Colonial Beach is located at 38°15′14″N 76°58′8″W  /  38.25389°N 76.96889°W  / 38.25389; -76.96889 (38.253840, −76.968941), in the northwestern part of Westmoreland County in Virginia's Northern Neck , 65 mi (105 km) from Washington, D.C. , and 70 mi (110 km) from the state capital Richmond . The Potomac River forms

442-489: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Colonial Beach has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,228 people, 1,437 households, and 863 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,246.7/sq mi (481.4/km). There were 2,030 housing units at an average density of 784.0/sq mi (302.7/km). The racial makeup of

476-602: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.7 km) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km) of it (8.80%) is water. The town's 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of beaches are second in length only to those of Virginia Beach in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to

510-485: The poverty line , including 45.7% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over. Colonial Beach is served by Virginia State Route 205 , a spur of which bisects the town as State Route 205Y (Colonial Avenue). The town is accessible by boat and is the last deepwater port for pleasure boats going north on the Potomac River. All residential areas of the town is served by Colonial Beach Public Schools ,

544-572: The 16th century. A peninsula is generally defined as a piece of land surrounded on most sides by water. A peninsula may be bordered by more than one body of water, and the body of water does not have to be an ocean or a sea. A piece of land on a very tight river bend or one between two rivers is sometimes said to form a peninsula, for example in the New Barbadoes Neck in New Jersey , United States. A peninsula may be connected to

578-465: The Maryland state line ends at the low-water mark of Virginia's Potomac River shore, from 1949 to 1958, Colonial Beach offered slot machines in pier casinos extending into Maryland waters. This temporarily revitalized the town, although it was sometimes called "the poor man's Las Vegas." However, the piers burned in the 1960s in a devastating fire and the town continued to decline. The town

612-740: The Westmoreland County Museum as well as gambling activities available in Colonial Beach . The county is also an extended exurb of Washington, D.C. Northern Neck Coca-Cola Bottling Inc. (makers of Northern Neck Ginger Ale) and the weekly Westmoreland News are located in Montross. Westmoreland County is a notable bellwether for U.S. presidential politics, having voted for the winner in every election since 1928 except 1948 , 1960 , and 2020 . There are two school districts: Westmoreland County Public Schools has

646-499: The case of Florida , continental drift, marine sediment, and marine transgressions were all contributing factors to its shape. In the case of formation from glaciers (e.g., the Antarctic Peninsula or Cape Cod ), peninsulas can be created due to glacial erosion , meltwater or deposition . If erosion formed the peninsula, softer and harder rocks were present, and since the glacier only erodes softer rock, it formed

680-603: The county has a total area of 253 square miles (660 km ), of which 229 square miles (590 km ) is land and 24 square miles (62 km ) (9.3%) is water. Located on the Northern Neck , the county is within the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA winemaking appellation . Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to

714-613: The formation of Stafford County in 1664. Westmoreland County on Northern Neck was the birthplace of George Washington , who later became the first President of the United States (born at the former settlement of Bridges Creek, Virginia ); of James Monroe , the fifth President; and of Robert E. Lee , general and commander of the Confederate armies during the American Civil War of 1861–1865. Colonel Nicholas Spencer (1633-1689) resided in this county. He patented

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748-667: The land at Mount Vernon in 1674 with his friend Lt. Col. John Washington , ancestor of George Washington. Spencer, who served as President of the Council and acting Governor (in office: 1683–1684) of the Colony of Virginia , was the cousin of, and agent for, the Barons Colepeper , proprietors of the Northern Neck . Spencer lived at his plantation, Nomini , which his descendants later sold to Robert Carter I (1662/63 – 1732) . Robert Carter's grandson, Robert Carter III ,

782-531: The mainland via an isthmus , for example, in the Isthmus of Corinth which connects to the Peloponnese peninsula. Peninsulas can be formed from continental drift , glacial erosion , glacial meltwater , glacial deposition , marine sediment , marine transgressions , volcanoes, divergent boundaries or river sedimentation. More than one factor may play into the formation of a peninsula. For example, in

816-431: The majority of the county, while Colonial Beach Town Public Schools has residential areas in the town limits of Colonial Beach. 38°07′N 76°48′W  /  38.11°N 76.80°W  / 38.11; -76.80 Peninsula The word peninsula derives from Latin paeninsula , from paene  'almost' and insula  'island'. The word entered English in

850-432: The northeast boundary of Colonial Beach. The southern part of the town forms a peninsula which ends just above Monroe Bay and divides Monroe Creek from the Potomac River. A short distance north of Colonial Beach is the community of Potomac Beach and the mouth of Rosier Creek. Inland from Colonial Beach lie the settlements of Monroe Hall , near the birthplace of President James Monroe, and Maple Grove . According to

884-438: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,846 households, of which 25.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.70% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

918-468: The sediment is deposited, forming a delta peninsula. Marine transgressions (changes in sea level) may form peninsulas, but also may affect existing peninsulas. For example, the water level may change, which causes a peninsula to become an island during high water levels. Similarly, wet weather causing higher water levels make peninsulas appear smaller, while dry weather make them appear larger. Sea level rise from global warming will permanently reduce

952-422: The town was 79.21% White , 16.95% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.62% Asian , 1.64% from other races , and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.38% of the population. The population was 3,542 at the 2010 census. There were 1,437 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.3% had

986-564: The volcano erupts near shallow water. Marine sediment may form peninsulas by the creation of limestone . A rift peninsula may form as a result of a divergent boundary in plate tectonics (e.g. the Arabian Peninsula ), while a convergent boundary may also form peninsulas (e.g. Gibraltar or the Indian subcontinent ). Peninsulas can also form due to sedimentation in rivers. When a river carrying sediment flows into an ocean,

1020-521: Was $ 41,357. Males had a median income of $ 31,333 and females $ 22,221. The per capita income was $ 19,473. About 11.20% of families and 14.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.10% of those under age 18 and 12.50% of those age 65 or over. The county's economy is largely based on agriculture. Tourism is another significant economic driver, related to historical sites such as George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Robert E. Lee's birthplace, Stratford Hall Plantation , and

1054-422: Was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91. 23.00% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 27.80% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.90 males. The median household income was $ 35,797 and the median family income

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1088-410: Was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 31,711, and the median income for a family was $ 38,080. Males had a median income of $ 30,000 versus $ 19,535 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 19,991.20 About 23.0% of families and 25.4% of the population were below

1122-504: Was created from a large deposit of glacial drift . The hill of drift becomes a peninsula if the hill formed near water but was still connected to the mainland, for example during the formation of Cape Cod about 23,000 years ago. In the case of formation from volcanoes, when a volcano erupts magma near water, it may form a peninsula (e.g., the Alaskan Peninsula ). Peninsulas formed from volcanoes are especially common when

1156-641: Was named Best Virginia Beach for 2018 by USA Today . In 2019, Colonial Beach was named The Nicest Place in Virginia and a finalist for Nicest Places in America by Reader's Digest . Colonial Beach was a popular resort town in the early to mid-20th century, before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge made ocean beaches on the Eastern Shore of Maryland more accessible to visitors from Washington, D.C. The family of Alexander Graham Bell maintained

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