ABOUT GLEN ALLEN, VIRGINIA
HISTORY:
Called Mountain Road Crossing when rail service began in 1836, the settlement which came to be known as Glen Allen took its name from the homestead of a local landowner, Mrs. Benjamin Allen. Its most noted resident was Captain John Cussons, a native Englishman, Confederate scout, author, and entrepreneur. Cussons made his residence here after the Civil War and founded a successful printing company. Later he built a fashionable resort hotel known as Forest Lodge adjacent to the railroad tracks.
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TOWN/SUBURB/CDP:
Glen Allen seems like it would be a town, but technically’s its not - according to the United States Census Bureau. Rather, it is a deemed a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a term assigned by the US Census Bureau to communities that resemble cities but lack incorporation or any sort of municipal government .
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In 2018, a popular Richmond magazine described the Glen Allen area as "IT WAS ALL FARMLAND JUST A FEW YEARS AGO, BUT NOW THE AREA HAS BECOME AN EDGE CITY"
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MORE DETAILS:
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For more detailed information about Glen Allen's demographics and other statistics, visit websites:
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LOCATION:
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Glen Allen is located within the Virginia counties of Henrico and Hanover. It is north and west of the city of Richmond. The majority area of Glen Allen lies within the Brookland District of north and western Henrico County, from the Goochland County line north of Broad Street to the neighborhoods surrounding the Virginia Center Commons mall off U.S. Route 1. However, there is a more rural area of Glen Allen that lies within Hanover County that borders on the town of Ashland.
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GETTING HERE
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By Plane:
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Richmond International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away off of Route 295.
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By: Train
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Amtrak's Ashland Station drops off about 5 miles north of the Hanover area of Glen Allen. Amtrak's Richmond Station drops off minutes away from the Henrico area of Glen Allen.
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By Auto:
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Various exists off of Route 95 and 295 will bring you to all different areas of Glen Allen.
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GLEN ALLEN WEBSITEÂ FAQ
What is the purpose of this website?
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To give our home a place on the web. Glen Allen, Virginia, is a wonderful place to live, visit, and explore. This website hopes to show newcomers, residents and guests all the Glen Allen has to offer.
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This website is brand new and in its beginning stages. The site is a work in progress and is updated almost daily. The Glen Allen Website intends improve and grow with participation of the community.
In time, the goal is to make this website the word of mouth "go to" place for all things Glen Allen.
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Is this the official website for Glen Allen, Virginia?
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One day, perhaps. As far as we know, there is no other dedicated website for Glen Allen, Virginia, as of February 27, 2018.
According to our research, there has never been a Glen Allen website - until now.
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This is why this site was created.
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How can I be a part or not a part of this website?
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We welcome anything Glen Allen to add and enhance the website. Please contact us for more information.
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For parties who wish to not be part of this website, please contact us and let us know and we will take action immediately.
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This website was created in good faith with no intention to violate any rules or laws nor to infringe on any copyrighted material or protected interests.
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Can I display my Glen Allen organization, business or service on the Glen Allen website?
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We welcome it.
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If you would like your business to appear on the Glen Allen webpage, please contact us for more information.