This unincorporated community, population 3,833, serves as Spotsylvania County’s seat and center of commerce.  Spotsylvania County's population of 90,395 at the time of the 2000 Census was estimated to have increased in 2005 by 28.9% to 116,549, ranking it among the nation’s fastest growing counties.  Established in 1721, Spotsylvania County is also home to the community of Fredericksburg.

With a population exceeding 19,000, Fredericksburg remains the largest city in Spotsylvania County.    Fredericksburg boasts more than 200 years of history, highlighted with a wealth of battlefield sites, parks and museums.  These include Chancellor Battlefield, Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield and the Civil War Life, the Soldier’s Museum.

Residents and visitors have access to aquariums, bowling alleys, museums, theaters and zoos located in Spotsylvania County or within a short driving distance.  Spotsylvania County exhibits a range of natural splendor appealing to those who love the outdoors.  Rappahannock River sets the ideal stage for canoeing and rafting, with sections near the fall line characterized by whitewater.  Lake Anna State Park is another popular destination. 

Lake Anna, one of VA’s largest, offers boating, fishing, and hiking and there are picnic tables for al fresco dining.  Other significant points of interest in the region include Battlefield Middle School, the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Ni Reservoir Park and Spotsylvania Towne Centre.

In addition to recreational sites, this lovely county has several community celebrations throughout the year.  The Lake Anna Winery hosts Jazz in the Vineyard for Father's Day, a Cajun Zydeco celebration and the Country/Bluegrass Jamboree at the Vineyard.  Residents also look forward to the Virginia Renaissance Faire and the Stars and Stripes Spectacular.

Local businesses have the benefit of a centralized location, with Interstate 95, the primary corridor along the East Coast, running through Spotsylvania County.  More than sixty percent of the nation’s population are within a day’s drive and there are three major airports with a ninety-minute drive.  The county's major employers include CVS, Collegiate Funding Services and GM Powertrain.  The Spotsylvania region boasts one of the nation’s highest concentrations of PhD’s.

Spotsylvania County operates more than thirty public schools, with an average high school graduation rate of eighty-seven percent.  Residents seeking higher education have many options in Spotsylvania County and the surrounding area.  Fredericksburg is home to a campus of Strayer University and the University of Mary Washington, while Stafford operates UMW's College of Graduate and Professional Studies.  Several local communities also have community college campuses.

Spotsylvania, Virginia offers a scenic region with stunning views of the Shenandoah Mountains.  Spotsylvania's cultural, educational and historic opportunities attract visitors, while the friendly residents and small-town ambiance tempt them to stay.