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Dumfries

Virginia, United States · North America

About Dumfries

Dumfries sits on the route: 10 minutes from Montclair, 43km from Jefferson Memorial.

Dumfries is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 5,217, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Dumfries sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dumfries to your route.

About Dumfries

The Henderson House is a historic U.S. home located in Dumfries, Virginia. Alexander Henderson built this home in the late 18th century near the Old Post Road (King's Highway). Alexander Henderson was the father of Archibald Henderson, fifth Commandant of the Marine Corps. During the American Revolutionary War, the

Read more Hendersons entertained many important officers and men in this house. During the American Civil War, both the Confederate and the Union armies used the house as a hospital depending on which occupied the area. A cannonball struck the house during the American Civil War and remained lodged in the west wall for about 100 years until a souvenir hunter stole it in the 1960s.

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Where is Dumfries located?

Dumfries is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.5676 latitude, -77.3280 longitude.

What is the population of Dumfries?

Dumfries has a population of approximately 5,217 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
5,217
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.5676, -77.3280

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911
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911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Dumfries

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Jefferson Memorial

Neoclassical domed memorial on the Tidal Basin dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence.

43 km · about 50 min drive

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Powerful stone monument on the National Mall honouring the civil rights leader, featuring a 9-metre carved figure emerging from rock.

43 km · about 50 min drive

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Moving black granite wall inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 American service members who died in the Vietnam War.

43 km · about 50 min drive

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Lincoln Memorial

Neoclassical memorial honouring Abraham Lincoln, featuring a massive seated statue and the site of Martin Luther King's famous speech.

43 km · about 50 min drive

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World War II Memorial

Grand open-air memorial on the National Mall honouring the 16 million Americans who served in the Second World War.

44 km · about 50 min drive

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Washington Monument

Towering 169-metre marble obelisk on the National Mall honouring America's first president, George Washington.

44 km · about 50 min drive

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Preserves America's heritage with iconic artifacts including the Star-Spangled Banner and Abraham Lincoln's top hat.

44 km · about 50 min drive

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National Mall

America's front yard stretching from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, lined with iconic monuments, memorials, and Smithsonian museums.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Boswell's Corner

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8 km awayPop. 1,375

Potomac Mills

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Woodbridge

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12 km awayPop. 4,055

Independent Hill

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12 km awayPop. 7,419

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