Garrisonville Virginia Map

About Garrisonville, Virginia

Garrisonville is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Garrisonville is located at 38.4826°N, 77.4266°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22463.

Garrisonville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes of Northern Virginia's Piedmont, a region where the land breathes with a quiet resilience. It lies 6.6 miles southwest of Triangle, VA (from Triangle, VA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-northwest of Stafford. The soil here, a rich, loamy color, often carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, and the sky above can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a deep, bruised purple as evening approaches. Scattered woodlands, mostly deciduous, break the open fields, offering glimpses of deer at dawn and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The air itself seems to hold a certain stillness, a palpable sense of space that invites reflection, much like the long, cool shadows that begin to stretch across the roads as the sun dips low. This is a place where the natural world feels present, a constant, understated companion to the human endeavors that dot its terrain. The roots of Garrisonville run deep into Virginia's colonial and Civil War past, a history that whispers from the very land. While the immediate area may not boast grand battlefields, its proximity to significant historical sites has imbued it with a sense of enduring heritage. The local economy, once tied to the agricultural rhythms of the surrounding countryside, has evolved, embracing a more diversified modern character. Commuting to nearby employment centers is common, yet a core of local businesses, from hardware stores to family-owned eateries, anchors the community. This transition reflects a broader trend, a quiet adaptation that allows Garrisonville to maintain its connection to its origins while embracing the opportunities of the present day, a subtle evolution rather than a dramatic upheaval. The cultural character of Garrisonville is one of understated neighborliness, a friendly nod from a passing car, a shared concern for the changing seasons. While no globally renowned figures claim it as their sole origin, its residents contribute to the broader Virginia spirit of courteous engagement and community pride. The local library often serves as a de facto gathering space, a place where stories are shared and connections are forged, illuminated by the warm glow of reading lamps. The simple pleasure of a well-tended garden or a porch swing on a warm afternoon captures the essence of daily life here. It's a place where the rhythm of life is measured not by frantic urgency, but by the steady turning of the earth and the quiet unfolding of days.

About This Garrisonville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garrisonville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.482624, -77.42665. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Garrisonville and Stafford County.

Detailed location data for Garrisonville includes the ZIP code (22556), telephone area code (540), county seat of Stafford County (Stafford), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Garrisonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.