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Ashland, VA
Virginia · Hanover County · Richmond Metro
Ashland is a small city in Virginia with a population of 7,667. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,667
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$34,985 per capita
$272,600
Home Value
$451,691 Zillow
$1,154
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
240
Violent Crime/100K
1,996 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$272,600 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K (37% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Historic Markers Near Ashland, VA
17 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Ashland, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| School Transportation | Marker is on North Washington Highway (U.S. 1) south of Berkley Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Scotchtown | Welcome to Scotchtown. Marker can be reached from Chiswell Lane (Virginia Route 740) 0.1 miles north of Scotchtown Road (Virginia Route 685). |
| Confederate March From the North Anna River | Marker is on North Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Cross Corner Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| Early Stages of Stuart's Ride Around McClellan | Marker is at the intersection of Cedar Lane (County Route 623) and Winns Church Road, on the left when traveling west on Cedar Lane. |
| Stuart's Riders Skirt Ashland | Marker is at the intersection of Blanton Road (County Route 666) and West Patrick Henry Road (Virginia Highway 54), on the right when traveling north on Blanton Road. |
| Church Quarter | Marker is on Old Ridge Road, 0.1 miles east of Welling Hall Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| Randolph-Macon College | Marker is at the intersection of England Street (Virginia Route 54) and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on England Street. |
| Randolph-Macon College | Marker is at the intersection of England Street (Virginia Route 54) and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on England Street. |
| Ashland | Marker is on Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of England Street (Virginia Route 54). |
| Hanover Junction | Marker is on Washington Highway (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south. |
| Jackson's March to Mechanicsville | Marker is on South Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles south of Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Fork Church | Marker is at the intersection of Old Ridge Road and Rocketts Mill Road, on the left when traveling east on Old Ridge Road. |
| Randolph-Macon College | Marker is on Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of England Street (Virginia Route 54), on the right when traveling north. |
| Henry at Hanover Courthouse | Marker is on North Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of England Street (State Highway 54), on the right when traveling north. |
| Lee’s Movements | Marker is on Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles south of Kings Dominion Boulevard (Virginia Route 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| Stuart's Ride Around McClellan | Marker is on North Washington Highway (U.S. 1) 0.6 miles north of Jamestown Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| Scotchtown | Marker is at the intersection of West Patrick Henry Road (Virginia Route 54) and Scotchtown Road, on the right when traveling west on West Patrick Henry Road. |