Waterford VA Homes For Sale

Waterford, Virginia, was named after Waterford, Ireland, and was founded in the early 18^th Century by a Pennsylvanian, named Amos Janney. Located approximately 47 miles from Washington, D.C. and just 7 miles from Leesburg, VA, (the largest Northern Virginian City) Waterford was established as a National Historic Landmark District in 1970. “The Waterford Foundation was formed to help save and preserve Waterford and its history”.  Waterford is largely residential with sprawling estates and gorgeous new homes continuing to be built today. Businesses have thrived throughout Waterford’s history, a great example is “Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company which “has been insuring Virginians since 1849 and is one of the top property insurance writers in Virginia”.  As autumn begins each year, Northern Virginians and residents from the Greater Washington Metropolitan area and around the country come to Waterford. They travel to Waterford, VA to enjoy the renown Waterford Fair an event the Waterford Foundation has presented for the past 73 years. World class artisans and entertainment is offered along with numerous art exhibits, music, dance, crafts and fine food for those that come to enjoy this wonderful event in one of America’s finest cities, Waterford, VA.