King George, Virginia
King George is a community of 4,851 people in King George County, Virginia.
Why visit King George
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 19 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include King George Feed and Supply, Maryland Point Light, Cleydael and Eagle's Nest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in King George
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About King George
King George is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of King George County, Virginia, United States. It is sometimes referred to as King George Courthouse, because it is the location of the King George County Courthouse. The population as of the 2020 census was 4,970. The Journal Press was a local weekly newspaper published in King George and serving local areas until its final issue was published on Jan 11th, 2017.
From the Wikipedia article King George, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
King George Feed and Supply
Farm and orchard · 0.6 mi
10312 Indiantown Road, King George
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Maryland Point Light
Lighthouse · 4.9 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Cleydael
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Eagle's Nest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic home located near Ambar, Virginia, United States
Marmion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic home located near Comorn, Virginia, United States
Office Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic plantation house
Powhatan Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Ralph Bunche High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
High school in Virginia, United States
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Rokeby
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in King George, Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes19
El Charro
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
8145 Kings Highway, King George
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
11437 Ridge Road, King George
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Happy Dance Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
10071 Kings Highway, King George
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
LaLa's Fuzion
Restaurant · Caribbean, Cuban · 0.7 mi
9237 Kings Highway, King George
Tu 16:00-20:00; We-Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa 10:30-18:00
Mary's Cakery and Candy Kitchen
Bakery · Chocolate, Cake · 0.6 mi
10305 Indiantown Road, King George
Mo-We,Su off; Th-Sa 11:00-17:00
Highmark Brewery
Brewery and winery · 1.5 mi
7829 Dolleys Court, King George
Su 12:00-18:00; Tu-We 16:00-21:00, Th-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00
Two Dogs Whine
Brewery and winery · 1.5 mi
7981 Kings Highway, King George
Th-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 13:00-18:00
Gali's Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
9239 Kings Highway, King George
Mo-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr 08:00-13:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Sippin' Pop
Cafe · Ice Cream, Popcorn, Gourmet Soda, Floats · 1.5 mi
7991 Kings Highway, King George
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
7 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship14
Lamb's Creek Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
9140 Saint Anthony's Road, King George
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.2 mi
11107 Waveland Drive, King George
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare5
King George Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
8479 Saint Anthony's Road, King George
Map of King George
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Corbin (12 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, 9 miles away.
- Dahlgren 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Colonial Beach 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Falmouth 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Fredericksburg 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Aquia Harbour 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Bowling Green 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Triangle 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Cherry Hill 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Dumfries 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- La Plata 22 mi northeast, about 35 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
- Downtown King George, VA, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- King George St. Anthony's RCC, Nyttend, Public domain
- King George St. John's ECUSA, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. John's parish hall at King George, Nyttend, Public domain
- Typical houses at King George, Nyttend, Public domain
- King George Trinity Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- King George VA courthouse, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-22 11 48 14 View east along Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) just east of Virginia State Route 3 (Kings Highway) in Arnolds Corner, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 09 45 32 Traffic signal at the King George Fire and Rescue along Virginia State Route 3 (Kings Highway) just west of Virginia State Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in Arnolds Corner, King George..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-22 08 48 21 View east along Virginia State Route 205 (Ridge Road) at Virginia State Route 3 (Kings Highway) in Purkins Corner, King George County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- POWHATAN RURAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, KING GEORGE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish House Owens VA Oct 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Marmion, State Route 649 vicinity, Comorn vicinity (King George County, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- OFFICE HALL, KING GEORGE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ralph Bunche High School Oct `12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Cleydael Oct 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Eagle's Nest drive, Nyttend, Public domain
- ROKEBY, KING GEORGE COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS043-E-188869 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS029-E-30833 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-188870 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-26572 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-188871 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-44993 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 2013.VA.CaledonSP.JimLynch (8339469274), Virginia State Parks staff, CC BY 2.0
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