Union Mill, Virginia
Union Mill is a community of 4,484 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Union Mill
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include George Mason University, Clifton Historic District, "A" Fort and Battery Hill Redoubt-Camp Early and Chapel Road Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Union Mill
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About Union Mill
Union Mill is a census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Union Mill, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
George Mason University
School · 4.7 mi
Public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
Museums and landmarks18
Clifton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Clifton, Virginia
"A" Fort and Battery Hill Redoubt-Camp Early
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic American Civil War military facility
Atoka Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Fauquier County, Virginia
Conner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Manassas Park, Virginia, NRHP-listed
Liberia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic plantation house located at Manassas, Virginia, United States
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic structure in Manassas Park, Virginia, United States
Clifton Betterment Association Barn
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
7139 Main Street
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Chapel Road Park
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
12212 Chapel Road, Clifton
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Bull Run Marina Regional Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Clifton, Virginia, United States
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Park · 4.7 mi
Park in the United States of America
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Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Virginia, United States
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Park · 4.5 mi
Park located on the site of a Civil War battlefield in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Clifton Creek Trail Park
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Fairfax County Map ID: 0754-02-0007
Newman Road, Clifton
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R. Randolph Buckley "8-Acre" Park
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
R. Randolph Buckley "8-Acre" Park has many hiking trails and is the location of the annual Clifton Haunted Trail...
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Webb Nature Sanctuary
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
12829 Chestnut Street, Clifton
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19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Paradise Springs Winery
Brewery and winery · Regional · 2.6 mi
13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton
Sa-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-21:00
Paradise Springs Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 2.6 mi
13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton
Sa-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-21:00
Rosemary's Thyme
Restaurant · Turkish · 2.7 mi
5762 Union Mill Road, Clifton
9 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship18
St. Mary's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton
The Grace of God Presbyterian Church of Washington
Church · Presbyterian · 2.9 mi
12851 Knight Arch Road, Fairfax
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Achievement Integrity And Maturity Mountain View
School · 3.2 mi
5575 Spindle Court, Centerville
Bull Run Early Childhood Resource Center
School · 5.1 mi
15301 Lee Highway, Centreville
Healthcare1
Map of Union Mill
142 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manassas (7 mi away), rain and snow from Woodbridge 5.9 Nw, 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
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington Manassas Airport (MNZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fairfax Station 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Braddock 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Centreville 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Manassas Park 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Fair Oaks 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Burke Centre 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Kings Park West 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Loch Lomond 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Fairfax 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Manassas 6 mi southwest, about 10 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
- “A” FORT AND BATTERY HILL REDOUBT – CAMP EARLY - AKA MEASLES FORT, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange & Alexandria Railroad Bridge over Bull Run (ca. 1863), Unknown photographer, Public domain
- Atoka Rector House 0038, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St-marys-church011, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Conner House 2012-09-22 13-13-46, jweaver28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LIBERIA, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hemlock Overlook - Zip-line - 10, Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walney Visitor Center, VA Student4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Mason Performing Arts, Laxmatt, Public domain
- ISS054-E-47005 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-117447 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-19470 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-117446 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 2018-10-18 10 22 47 View south along Clifton Road (Virginia State Route 645) just north of Main Street and Newman Road (Virginia State Route 5590) in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-18 10 21 29 View north along Clifton Road (Virginia State Route 645) at Main Street and Newman Road (Virginia State Route 5590) in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-11-06 14 20 38 View north along Newman Road (Virginia State Secondary Route 5590) at Clifton Road (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-18 10 24 09 View south along Main Street (Virginia State Route 645) at Clifton Road and Newman Road (Virginia State Route 5590) in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae 198341950, mefisher, CC0
- Burnt bridge at Pope's Head, Va (4166955940), The U.S. National Archives, Public domain
- VRE train at Clifton station (2), October 2011, v1rotate, CC BY 2.0
- VRE train at Clifton station (3), October 2011, v1rotate, CC BY 2.0
- VRE train at Clifton station (1), October 2011, v1rotate, CC BY 2.0
- 2017-11-06 13 40 03 View southeast along Main Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) at Ford Lane in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-11-06 14 19 14 View northwest along Main Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) between Chapel Road and Ford Lane in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-11-06 14 19 08 View northwest along Main Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) at Chapel Road in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-11-06 14 18 52 View northwest along Main Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) between School Street and Chapel Street in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clifton VA Main St, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-18 10 27 11 View west along School Street (Virginia State Route 645) at Pendleton Avenue in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-18 10 25 58 View north along Main Street (Virginia State Routes 641 and 645) at School Street (Virginia State Route 645) and Main Street (Virginia State Route 641) in Clifton, Fairfax County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-11-06 13 41 31 View northwest along Main Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) at School Street in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-11-06 13 41 05 View east along School Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) at Main Street in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-18 10 26 20 View east along School Street (Virginia State Routes 645) at Main Street (Virginia State Routes 641 and 645) in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clifton-hd022, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clifton024, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clifton-hd021, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clifton Historic District - slowking, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2017-11-08 15 00 18 View northwest along Main Street (Virginia State Secondary Route 645) at School Street in Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catocala nebulosa 22253234, mefisher, CC0
- Persicaria perfoliata Photo 23497217-iNaturalist, mefisher, CC0
- Tadpole swarm (2), Anaxyrus americanus ssp. americanus, Fairfax VA (22833803), mefisher, CC0
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