Falmouth, Virginia
Falmouth is a community of 5,216 people in Stafford County, Virginia.
Why visit Falmouth
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Potomac Creek Bridge, University of Mary Washington, James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library and Fall Hill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Falmouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Falmouth
Falmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. Situated on the north bank of the Rappahannock River at the falls, the community is north of and opposite the city of Fredericksburg. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), Falmouth's population was 4,956 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Falmouth, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of Mary Washington
School · 2.0 mi
Public liberal arts university in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks42
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Museum · 1.9 mi
908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Fall Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Kenmore
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
National Historic Landmark plantation house in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg
Braehead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Brompton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Carlton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Virginia
Clearview
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Conway House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Stafford County, Virginia
Elmhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Falmouth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Farmers Bank of Fredericksburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic bank building located at Fredericksburg, Virginia
Federal Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Fredericksburg, VA
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes62
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Carl's Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic ice cream stand
2200 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg
11:00-23:00
Bangkok Cafe
Restaurant · Thai · 1.9 mi
825 Caroline Street
Mo,We-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Bubblebee
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.8 mi
1005 Princess Anne Street
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:30
Castiglia's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
324 William Street, Fredericksburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Eileen's Cafe & Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
1115 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg
Mo off; Tu-Su 08:00-14:00
Hunan Garden
Restaurant · Chinese, Asian · 1.8 mi
923 Caroline Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Hyperion Espresso
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
301, 303 William Street, Fredericksburg
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
La Petite Auberge
Restaurant · French, Fine Dining · 1.8 mi
311 William Street, Fredericksburg
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00; Su 11:30-14:15, 17:30-22:00
Olde Towne Steak and Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 1.4 mi
1612 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg
Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Ristorante Renato
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
422 William Street, Fredericksburg
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00, 16:30-22:00; Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 16:30-21:00
Sam's Pizza & Subs
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
326 Emancipation Highway
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Tapa Rio
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.7 mi
1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg
Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
50 more on the map.
History
Founded in 1728 by the same act of the Virginia General Assembly that established neighboring Fredericksburg, Falmouth was created as a port town on the Rappahannock to serve inhabitants living north of the river within the vast Northern Neck holdings of Lord Fairfax. His agent, Robert "King" Carter, promoted the establishment of the town, and the Carter family played a dominant role in the town's development throughout much of the colonial period.
Hunter's Ironworks, also known as Rappahannock Forge, was an iron furnace located near Falmouth. Thomas Jefferson made special provision to protect the ironworks during the American Revolution.
The Falmouth Road was a colonial road that served as the main route connecting Winchester in the Shenandoah Valley to the port of Falmouth. This road follows a northwesterly route that was originally called the Shenandoah Hunting Path and crossed through the Piedmont counties of Stafford and Fauquier before passing over the Blue Ridge Mountains at Ashby's Gap. Modern day US Highway 17 follows much of this route. Originally located within King George County, Falmouth became part of Stafford when county lines were redrawn in 1776.
From the History section of Falmouth, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1241 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg
Churches and places of worship23
Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Shiloh Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Union Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
Church · 2.4 mi
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg
Church · 1.3 mi
25 Chalice Circle, Fredericksburg
Highway Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.5 mi
100 Forbes Street
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters
Library · 1.7 mi
1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg
Academy of Technology And Innovation At The University of Ma
School · 4.7 mi
121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
School · 2.4 mi
503 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg
Healthcare8
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg
Hospital · 1.8 mi
300 Park Hill Drive, Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
130 Executive Center Parkway, Fredericksburg
Mary Washington Hematology & Oncology infusion Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
405 Chatham Heights Road, Fredericksburg
Orthopedic Specialty Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
2800 Wellford Street, Fredericksburg
Map of Falmouth
210 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fredericksburg Sewage (3 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
Stafford County has had 13 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
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield/Turner Field (NYG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Fredericksburg 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Aquia Harbour 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Triangle 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Dumfries 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Cherry Hill 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Montclair 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Leesylvania 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Independent Hill 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Dale City 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Woodbridge 24 mi northeast, about 39 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Falmouth, Virginia as seen from Belmont house, Ser Amantio di Nicolao Che dicono a Signa? Lo dicono a Signa., CC BY 3.0
- 2016-09-12 08 31 40 View north along U.S. Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) at Forbes Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 627) in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 11 23 04 View north along U.S. Route 17 Business (Warrenton Road) at U.S. Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) and Virginia State Route 218 (Butler Road) in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 12 09 10 View south along U.S. Route 17 Business (Warrenton Road) at Edison Lane in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 12 08 56 View south along U.S. Route 17 Business (Warrenton Road) at Edison Lane in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 09 36 19 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Cambridge Street) at Carter Street in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-12 10 15 51 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Cambridge Street) at Carter Street in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 09 46 30 View north along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Cambridge Street) at Carter Street in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 09 49 26 View south along West Cambridge Street at Washington Street in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 09 37 05 View northwest across central Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia from U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Cambridge Street), Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 09 45 14 View north along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Cambridge Street) at King Street in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-24 09 42 12 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Falmouth Bridge) crossing the Rappahannock River from Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia to Fredericksburg, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-12 09 41 21 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Falmouth Bridge) crossing the Rappahannock River from Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia to Fredericksburg, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-24 09 43 07 View southeast down the Rappahannock River at the Fall Line along the border of Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia and Fredericksburg, Virginia from the Falmouth Bridge (U.S...., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-24 09 41 07 View northwest up the Rappahannock River at the Fall Line along the border of Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia and Fredericksburg, Virginia from the Falmouth Bridge (U.S. Route..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-24 09 50 41 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 17 Business (Falmouth Bridge) crossing the Rappahannock River from Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia to Fredericksburg, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carls Ice Cream, Bsteckler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print, Public domain
- Fall Hill (Spotsylvania County, Virginia), Wikipelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenmore House, Cowpie21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmers Bank of Fredericksburg 900 Princess Anne Street, Justinandsarah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Chimneys (Fredericksburg, Virginia), Wikipelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FALMOUTH HISTORIC DISTRICT, STAFFORD COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CARLTON, FALMOUTH, STAFFORD COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IDLEWILD FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gari Melchers Home, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Rowe House Fredericksburg Virginia September 2014, GeorgeBarnick, Public domain
- Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg 810 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg VA, Justinandsarah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary Washington House 2022, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fredericksburg Town Hall 907 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg VA, Justinandsarah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brompton, Sunken Road & Hanover Street (Fredericksburg, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Braehead 123 Lee Drive, Justinandsarah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fredburgcemetary, RebelAt at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walker-Grant School, Wikipelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmhurst 2010 Fair Hill Avenue Fredericksburg VA, Justinandsarah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CONROY HOUSE, FALMOUTH, STAFFORD COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CLEARVIEW, FALMOUTH, STAFFORD COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Church (Facade), Carter Street, Falmouth (Stafford County, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Maury School, Wikipelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
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