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Ashland, Virginia

Ashland, Virginia
Administration
Full nameAshland, Virginia
Official nameAshland, Virginia
Settlement typeTown
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyHanover
Founded1850
Geography
Total Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km2)
Land Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km2)
Water Area0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation213 ft (64.9 m)
Demography
Total Population6619 (2000)
Density (pop.)355.9/km2 (922.0/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code23005
Area code804
FIPS code51-03368 
GNIS feature ID1492492 

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Ashland is a town located just north of Richmond in Hanover County, Virginia., United States. The population was 6,619 at the 2000 census. Ashland is home to Randolph-Macon College (1830). "The Center of the Universe" is a popular thematic phrase displayed on signs in the town.

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This fuel spill in Pennsylvanis in 1988 and that of the Exxon Valdez a year later led to the passage of the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) in 1990. The OPA improved the United States ability to prevent and respond to oil spills. Just past five o'clock pm on January 2, 1988, a large aboveground fuel storage tank located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania suddenly and without warning collapsed as its shell rent completely from base to roof. The tank collapse unleashed a tsunami of petroleum product as almost 3.9 million gallons of diesel fuel surged out of the failed structure. The crest of this wave washed over nearby earthen dikes, intended to containing a gradual release of petroleum products. As much as three-quarters of a million gallons of fuel escaped the property of the storage terminal, owned and operated by Ashland Oil, Inc.. Much of the uncontained oil rushed into the nearby Monongahela River. As the Monongahela flows north and then west towards Pittsburgh, it provides drinking water for a number of municipal water suppliers of varying size. Affected communities went without normal water service from January 4 until, for some, January 12. The oil slick reached Pittsburgh, where the Monongahela joins with the Allegheny River to form the Ohio River. Concentrations of diesel fuel remained high enough in the Ohio to require vigilance and counter-measures in West Virginia and, weeks later, Ohio. The most reliable data now available suggest that more than 511000 gallons of <b>...</b>
0.37 min. | 4.0 user rating		 Concluding my Railfan vacation to Virginia, my friend, dad, and I took Amtrak Auto Train from Lorton back to Sanford Florida. This video includes some highlights of what we saw on the trip back. Our train had 42 cars total. Footage was recorded by Jared Davis in the Summer of 2009. Highlights: 00:38 Quantico Virginia 02:27 Doswell Virginia (Old RF&P station) 02:55 Ashland Virginia 04:32 Petersburg Virginia: Collier Yard 04:42 Rocky Mount North Carolina 05:47 Wilson North Carolina 06:10 Jacksonville Florida 06:58 Sanford Florida 07:18 Lake Monroe 08:04 Rand Yard 08:40 Sanford Auto Train Facility. 09:28 Amtrak P32-8WH number 506
9.80 min. | 5.0 user rating		 In the summer of 2009 I (Jared Davis), my dad (Arthur Davis), and my friends Eric Williamson and Bret Sipos took a railfan vaction. This video shows clips of Amtrak and Norfolk Southern trains from Ashland to Roanoke Virginia. Highlights: 00:00 Ashland: Amtrak Regional 01:49 Petersburg: NS Freight (With Standard cab power & a horn salute) 02:42 Crewe: NS Freight (Note: engineer forgot to flip the switch to allow the forward ditchlights to flash. Rear ditchlights were flashing instead) 03:37 Lynchburg: NS local at Liberty University (SD40-2 with caboose) 04:24 Roanoke: South yard on the old Virginian main line 04:50 Norfolk road & 5th. Older EMD power and Slug sets 06:19 Local meets NS coal train 07:01 Shaffers Crossing Engine Facility. SD60 moving across transfer table & engine tests (awesome audio) 08:30 Coal train seen earlier passes by Shaffers Crossing 08:57 Shenandoah Ave and 5th street. Idling locomotives. All footage recorded by (C) Jared R. Davis
9.68 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Sample clips from 2001 visit to Doswell(diamonds), and Ashland(street running, town, station). See a variety of CSXtrains including the Tropicana Juice train, and other freights.Also lots of Amtrak with "Auto-Train", and others in this hot spot located north of Richmond, Virginia. For more info go to www.gregschollvideo.com
1.35 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Lindsey Coggins performs Christina Aguilera's "Hurt" at the Hanover Idol Competition held February 21, 2010 in Ashland, Virginia. The competition was produced by Sue Watson and Lorie Foley and sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Sound mix provided by Carl Sloppy and Bill McElroy of SlippedDISC. The video was shot by Tom and Ellen Wulf of WulfTeam Productions using two Sony HVR-Z5U cameras. The DVD of both the Junior and regular Idol competitions is available on a two-disc set for just $15 at www.wulfteamproductions.com. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Center.
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A short clip showing an Amtrak and CSX train on the streets in Ashland Virginia USA
1.78 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Steven Gates performs Cas Haley's "I Wish that I" at the Hanover Junior Idol Competition held February 21, 2010 in Ashland, Virginia. The competition was produced by Sue Watson and Lorie Foley and sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Sound mix provided by Carl Sloppy and Bill McElroy of SlippedDISC. The video was produced by Tom and Ellen Wulf of WulfTeam Productions using two Sony HVR-Z5U cameras. The DVD of both the Junior and regular Idol competitions is available on a two-disc set for just $15 at www.wulfteamproductions.com. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Center.
3.62 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Collin Moore from Ashland, VA, a member of the World Team. This is the presentation (25 clips) since the live stream didn't stream very well. Collin is the first you see, the last on the flag, the third in the parade around the colliseum, and in the middle kneeling for the group photos. Collin is the son of George Lambert Moore and Stephanie Stewart Moore formerly of Williamsport and Bloomsburg, PA now residing in Richmond, Virginia.
3.17 min. | 5.0 user rating		 ES44ACs 930 and 757 hustle empty coal hoppers northbound through Ashland, Virginia on April 18, 2009.
2.75 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Kayla Lipford performs "I'll Stand By You" at the Hanover Junior Idol Competition held February 21, 2010 in Ashland, Virginia. The competition was produced by Sue Watson and Lorie Foley and sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Sound mix provided by Carl Sloppy and Bill McElroy of SlippedDISC. The video was shot by Tom and Ellen Wulf of WulfTeam Productions using two Sony HVR-Z5U cameras. The DVD of the complete competition is available on a two-disc set, which also includes the regular Hanover Idol Competition. It can be purchased for just $15 at www.wulfteamproductions.com. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Center.
3.82 min. | 5.0 user rating

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PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen lawyer contributes to book - West Virginia Record Tweet this news
West Virginia Record--Huddleston Bolen is a law firm with offices in Huntington and Charleston, West -Virginia- and -Ashland- and Louisville, Kentucky. ... - Date : Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:32:38 GMT+00:00
Minor Earthquake Strikes Virginia - NBC Washington Tweet this news
NBC Washington--A 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck near -Ashland-, -Va-., at about 2:10 am early Saturday morning. It is unclear that anyone even felt it. ... - Date : Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:13:43 GMT+00:00
Rocky Mountain Tracking Devices Save Client Thousands Monthly - Insurance News Net (press release) Tweet this news
Insurance News Net (press release)--One long-time RMT client, Ashland Towing (located in -Ashland-, -Virginia- ), reported saving $1500 to $2000 per month after equipping 10 vehicles with Rocky ... - Date : Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:17:38 GMT+00:00
Fleetwood RV Adds Virginia's Largest RV Dealer - McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV ... - PR Newswire (press release) Tweet this news
PR Newswire (press release)---...- Class C recreational vehicles, today announced that it added McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV (McGeorge's), located in -Ashland-, -Va-., to its dealer network. ... - Date : Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:55:24 GMT+00:00
Morning Amtrak service to DC starts today - Richmond Times Dispatch Tweet this news
Richmond Times Dispatch--Amtrak's Rick Barrieault stands on the Amtrak train headed north from -Ashland-, -Va-. on July 20, 2010. By Staff Reports | Times-Dispatch Starting today, ... - Date : Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:13:41 GMT+00:00
Fleetwood RV Adds Virginia's Largest RV Dealer - McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV ... - PR-USA.net (press release) Tweet this news
PR-USA.net (press release)---...- Class C recreational vehicles, today announced that it added McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV (McGeorge's), located in -Ashland-, -Va-., to its dealer network. ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:39:01 GMT+00:00
Va. college students get Amtrak discount - Washington Post (blog) Tweet this news
Washington Post (blog)--The 15 percent discount off the regular adult fare on Northeast Regional trains is good to or from Lynchburg, -Ashland-, Culpeper, Charlottesville, ... - Date : Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:04:44 GMT+00:00
A-C Central, Virginia districts urged to merge - The State Journal-Register Tweet this news
The State Journal-Register--The high school in -Ashland- would house all high school students. -Virginia- School Superintendent Lynn Carter said earlier this year that concerns over ... - Date : Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:06:49 GMT+00:00
Annual golf tournament to benefit MDA - Midlothian Exchange Tweet this news
Midlothian Exchange--This tournament will begin at 11 am on Wednesday, July 14 at Hunting Hawk Golf Club, located at 15201 -Ashland- Road in Glen Allen. ... - Date : Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:53:56 GMT+00:00
Racing gets electrified » - Los Angeles Times Tweet this news
Los Angeles Times---...- of an electric sport bike that will be capable of 150 mph and have a 150-mile range when it comes to market next year - and Brammo, of -Ashland-, Ore. ... - Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 15:37:59 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Hanover County, Virginia

County seat: Hanover Courthouse
TownAshland
Unincorporated
communities		Beaverdam * Cold Harbor * Doswell * Elmont * Hanover Courthouse * Mechanicsville * Montpelier * Old Church * Rockville

The Greater Richmond Region

Regional DivisionsRichmond, Virginia * Richmond Neighborhoods |Regional Divisions |
Surrounding CountiesChesterfield * Hanover * Henrico * Goochland
Other CountiesAmelia * Caroline * Charles City * Cumberland * Dinwiddie * King and Queen * King William * Louisa * New Kent * Powhatan * Prince George * Sussex

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