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Interested in some fun facts and history about Ashland, VA?
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Here are some interesting facts about Ashland, Virginia:
1. Ashland is known as the "Center of the Universe" because it is believed that any person standing in Ashland is standing at the exact center of the universe.
2. Ashland is home to Randolph-Macon College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1830.
3. The town of Ashland was originally called "Ashland Junction" because it was a hub for several railroads.
4. The iconic train station in Ashland, built in 1923, is a replica of the original depot that was built in 1866.
5. Ashland is home to the Ashland Theatre, a historic theater that first opened in 1948 but was recently renovated and reopened in 2018.
6. The town of Ashland hosts the Ashland Strawberry Faire, an annual festival that celebrates the town's rich agricultural history.
7. Ashland was the site of the world's first-ever controlled chain reaction, an important milestone in the development of nuclear energy. The experiment took place at the nearby Hanford Site in 1942.
State and area offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Virginia
State office:
1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 238
Richmond, Va. 23229
Phone: 804-287-1500
Fax: (855) 636-4613
TDD: 804-287-1753