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LOCATION
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| Kilmarnock is well-situated at the eastern edge of the Northern Neck,
Virginia, with the Chesapeake Bay to the East, and the Rappahannock River
not far to the West.
Driving times from Richmond and Norfolk are about 1-1/2 hours, and about 2-1/2 hours from Washington D.C. The Northern Neck offers fishing, sailing, boating, golf, and an easy going lifestyle, that makes it an ideal place to visit or make your home. The Town of Kilmarnock offers you the amenities of much larger cities, without the excessive traffic, crime, or other problems associated with metropolitan areas. Come and visit. We're sure you'll find the experience enjoyable. |
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A generally moderate climate prevails. South-easterly winds prevail
throughout the spring and summer, gradually switching to North-westerly
winds in the fall and winter months. Annual precipitation is 45.5
inches
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 COMMUNICATIONS |
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| Telephone - GTE
Newspapers - Rappahannock Record, weekly; Richmond Times Dispatch, morning daily; Newport News Daily Press, morning daily. Internet Service - RiverNet is a full service Internet Service Provider, providing local dial up to access the internet and complete web services. Radio - WKWI (Kilmarnock) FM 101.7. WNNT (Warsaw) FM 100.9. Television - Ten network and UHF stations are received from Richmond and Hampton Roads. Cable service is provided in some areas, and Satellite television is a popular option. Visit our business directory under appliances for more information on television. Parcel Service - UPS and Federal Express serve the area. |
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 UTILITIES |
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| Electricity - Supplied by Virginia Power
Gas - LP gas is available from several dealers in the area. Water - Supplied by three 650 foot wells in the town, two of which are online. Average daily use is 250,000 gallons. Storage capacity was recently expanded to 560,000 gallons. Sewerage - The town supplies a sewer and separate storm sewerage systems to the businesses and residents. Approximately 95% of the town's 200,000 gallon maximum daily treatment capacity is presently utilized. Capital improvement programs envision increasing capacity to 500,000 gallons. Solid Waste & Recycling - Provided by private contractors. |
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| The Center for the Arts (804/435-2400) offers various productions
throughout the year.
The Lancaster Players Playhouse (804/435-3776), located in White Stone, provides dinner theater. The Youth Club of Lancaster County, trading as Lancaster County Little, is a tax-exempt organization near town with 20 teams and approximately 400 participants. Recently the "Dream Fields", a donated tract of land, has been increased in size and upgraded with extensive lighting for night activities. Starting in April and running through mid-August there are Minors, Majors, and Seniors for boys and girls, as well as Big League teams. For more information, call 804/435-1677 or 804/435-0177. The YMCA has various activities to offer including swimming, roller-blading, T-ball, volleyball, basketball, karate, and soccer. They have a summer camp, ACE program (learning & games), and are trying to establish Walk-Fit for seniors. There are also programs coordinated with Social Services to reach youths, teens and adults. Call 804/435-0223 for additional information.
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 MEDICAL |
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| Rappahannock General Hospital (77 beds) is located within Kilmarnock's
town limits. It is the primary health care facility in the Northern
Neck. All medical specialties are well represented by hospital staff
and associated physicians.
There are 35 doctors and seven dentists in the area. Thirteen clinics offer various medical and treatment services. Emergency services are provided by the Kilmarnock-Lancaster rescue Squad and the Upper Lancaster Rescue Squad, both volunteer organizations. The Free Health Clinic is the community's first provider of services at no cost to lower-income families. Area doctors, nurses and retirees provide volunteer support and aid. The Lancashire, a licensed nursing home in Kilmarnock, provides 120 beds for the elderly. Nearby, Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury offers 78 cottage-style units and 40 apartments for independent retirement living, as well as a 60-bed health care center. |
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 COMMUNITY
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| The 27,000 volume library, nearly two-thirds computerized, operates
with a staff of one full-time employee, three part-timers and 60 volunteers.
An aggressive fund-raising campaign raised over $800,000 for the recent
library addition and hours of operation total about 50 per week.
Theater, dance and musical productions are held at our state-of-the-art school auditorium, newly constructed a the Lancaster Middle School, and at the Center for the Arts. Historical sites include Historic Christ Church and the Mary Ball Washington Museum. Privately-owned Chilton Park is located in downtown Kilmarnock and there are resorts, marinas and inns which serve as wonderful resting spots. There are also several golf courses nearby and a public boat ramp provides access to the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac, the Rappahannock Rivers and numerus smaller waterways. Belle Isle State Park offers canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking and wildlife observation in a natural habitat. Guided tours are available on the weekends beginning April 1. Located toward the upper end of the county, Belle Isle can be accessed by water and is only minutes away from town. Call 804/462-5030 for additional information. |
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 EDUCATION |
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| All of Lancaster COunty's instructional staff are fully ceftified by
the state and the schools are fully accredited by the Virginia Board of
Education. The High School is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools. The Middle School and Elementary School
were renovated in 1992.
The North and South campuses of Rappahannock Community College are both
within a 30 minute drive of Kilmarnock. The North Campus is located
in Warsaw and the South Campus is located in Glenns.
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