Page Contents for Purcellville, Virginia

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Community events.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Virginia state capital is Richmond.
The population of Purcellville is approximately 3,584 (2000), 7727 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 746 (1990), 2410 (2010).
The amount of land area in Purcellville is 4.782 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Purcellville is 2.4 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Purcellville to Washington DC is 42 miles.
The distance to the Virginia state capital is 111 miles. (as the crow flies)
Purcellville is positioned 39.13 degrees north of the equator and 77.71 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Purcellville elevation is 576 feet above sea level.
Purcellville median income is $ 62,108 (2000).
The Purcellville median home price is $ 188,000 (2000).
Purcellville average annual precipitation is 43.3 inches peryear.
Purcellville average annual snowfall is 22 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 31.2 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 51.7 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 74.9 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 54.9 degrees F.

Location

nine miles west of Leesburg, Virginia in the heart of the Loudoun Valley. It is about 50 miles west of Washington, DC. Here is a map page for Purcellville.
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History & History Related Items

A history page for Purcellville.

In 1764, Purcellville's first known settler,James Dillon came from Buck's County, Pennsylvania. In the early 1800's, Purcel's Store was opened. The store also included a Post Office. Both were started by Valentine Vernon Purcell for whom the town was named.
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The incorporation of Purcellville

1908

Attractions

Find lots of information about Purcellville!

Purcellville is a bustling small town that offers a wide range of living choices. The town is surrounded by the rural beauty of western Loudoun County's famed "Hunt County". The Town has its own police force, a volunteer fire and rescue departments and three public schools. Public water and sewer are provided.

Washington & Old Dominion Regional Park and Trail
Restored Purcellville Train Station Museum
Main Street lined with Victorian homes
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Purcellville City Government

The Town of Purcellville
130 East Main Street
Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: (540) 338-7421
FAX: (540) 338-6205
EMAIL Purcellv@erols.com

Purvellville has a Council-Manager form of government.

Purcellville Chamber

Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
5 Loudoun Street, SW, Suite A
Leesburg, VA 20175-2908
Phone: 1-703-777-2176
Toll-free: 1-800-578-LCCC

Purcellville Community Events

2000 May 20, Saturday
held promptly at 8:30 am - rain or shine!
Purcellville Heritage 5K Run
Saturday -- May 20, 2000 @ 8:30 am

Purcellville Organizations

Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
5 Loudoun Street, SW, Suite A
Leesburg, VA 20175-2908
Phone: 1-703-777-2176
Toll-free: 1-800-578-LCCC

Purcellville Libraries

Purcellville Public Library
220 E. Main St.
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-338-7235 Voice/TTY
540-338-2629 Fax

Purcellville Schools

Loudoun Valley High School Purcellville

Miscellany

The population of Purcellville was:
1990 - 1,744
1999 - 3,144
2000 - 3,584
2002 - 4,011 (estimate)