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Dahlgren, Virginia
Dahlgren is a community of 3,350 people in King George County, Virginia.
Why visit Dahlgren
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Machodoc Creek Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Dahlgren
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dahlgren
Dahlgren is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King George County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,946 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 2,653 at the 2010 census, that representing an increase from 997 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Dahlgren, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
USS New Jersey gun
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Manufactured at the U.S. Naval Gun Factory in Washington, D.C. It is a 16-inch, 50-caliber battleship gun that was used on the USS New...
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes25
China Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
17010 Dahlgren Road, King George
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Don Eladio's Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
4585 James Madison Parkway, King George
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Ledo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 0.8 mi
4599 James Madison Parkway, King George
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Machodoc Creek Cafe
Cafe · Seafood, Breakfast, Salad, Sandwich, American · 1.6 mi
17088 Ferry Dock Road, King George
We-Su 11:00-15:00
Roma Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
5293 Palivoda Drive, King George
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00 open "Grill and Bar" || Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 open...
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
16446 Consumer Row, Western
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa,Su 06:00-20:30
Bennys Chinese and American Food
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
16430 Consumer Row, King George
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Mo 11:00-21:00
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
15411 Dahlgren Road, King George
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Jin Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
15413 Dahlgren Road, King George
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
5426 James Madison Parkway, King George
Mo-We,Su 10:00-21:00; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00
13 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites King George - Dahlgren
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
16348 Gateway Lane, King George
Red Roof Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
4661 James Madison Parkway, Dahlgren
History
Since 1918, Dahlgren has been the site of a U.S. naval base named for Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren. It was first the "U.S. Naval Proving Ground" but was renamed the "U.S. Naval Weapons Laboratory" after 1950, the "Naval Surface Weapons Center" in 1974, the "Naval Surface Warfare Center" in 1987, and the "U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)" around 1990. In 2006, it was renamed "Naval Support Activity-South Potomac (NSA-SP)", with NSWCDD becoming a tenant command of the base. The U.S. Naval Space Surveillance Systems command was located at that base, but that responsibility was transferred to the Air Force in 2004. The AEGIS Training and Readiness Center is currently a tenant command at NSA-SP. The naval base lies just east of the Dahlgren CDP within its own census-designated place, Dahlgren Center.
From the History section of Dahlgren, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Dahlgren
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 2.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quantico Mcas (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King George County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Naval Support Facility Dahlgren (DGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Colonial Beach 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- La Plata 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Bryans Road 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Indian Head 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Charlotte Hall 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Bensville 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Aquia Harbour 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Cherry Hill 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Triangle 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Waldorf 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2019-10-29 13 46 37 View east along Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) just east of U.S. Route 301 (James Madison Parkway) in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 08 15 30 View west along Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) just west of U.S. Route 301 (James Madison Parkway) in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-23 09 45 02 A Sheetz Made To Go Egg Salad Sandwich in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-23 09 44 18 A Sheetz Made To Go Egg Salad Sandwich in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-23 09 44 05 A Sheetz Made To Go Egg Salad Sandwich in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 08 04 42 View east along Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) just east of Virginia State Route 218 (Windsor Drive) in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 08 24 30 View east along Virginia State Route 218 (Windsor Drive) just east of Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-29 13 54 37 View east along Virginia State Route 218 (Windsor Drive) just east of Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 09 10 44 View west along Virginia State Route 206 and Virginia State Route 218 (Dahlgren Road) just west of Owens Drive in Owens, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 08 02 28 View east along Virginia State Route 206 and Virginia State Route 218 (Dahlgren Road) just west of Owens Drive in Owens, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WE Turtleman (16380545404), Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0
- WE Turtleman (16382840773), Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0
- WE Turtleman (16382840593), Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0
- 2019-10-29 13 56 38 View east along Virginia State Route 218 (Windsor Drive) at U.S. Route 301 (James Madison Parkway) in Owens, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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