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Quantico (/ ˈkwɒntɪkoʊ /; formerly Potomac) [5] is a town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 480 at the 2010 census. Quantico is approximately 35 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., bordered by the Potomac River to the east and the Quantico Creek to the north.
Since its establishment in 1917, Quantico has been home to many of the nation’s most innovative, intelligent and patriotic men and women. It is here, at the Crossroads of the Marine Corps, that...
Quantico, town, Prince William county, northeastern Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Potomac River, about 35 miles (55 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. Quantico is adjacent to a U.S. Marine Corps installation that extends into other counties.
Marine Corps Base Quantico (commonly abbreviated MCB Quantico) is a United States Marine Corps installation located near Triangle, Virginia, covering nearly 55,148 acres (86.169 sq mi; 22,318 ha; 223.18 km 2) of southern Prince William County, Virginia, northern Stafford County, and southeastern Fauquier County. Used primarily for training ...
The National Museum of the Marine Corps Museum is located in Triangle, Virginia just outside the gates of Quantico. It's striking architecture is reminiscent of the famous statue of the flag being raised on Iwo Jima by the Marines during World War II.
Wondering about the weather in Quantico, VA? Or maybe you have questions about the Marine base that’s located there? Together with the United States Marine Corps, Quantico is synonymous with the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
FBI Quantico is where all employees onboard and receive ongoing world-class training. Opened in 1972, this campus originally housed the FBI Academy. Today the campus has expanded to also include the FBI Laboratory Division, Operational Technology Division (OTD), and the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT).
The National Museum of the Marine Corps Museum is located in Triangle, Virginia just outside the gates of Quantico. It's striking architecture is reminiscent of the famous statue of the flag being raised on Iwo Jima by the Marines during World War II.
Sited on the scenic banks of the Potomac, the Town is entered through the Quantico Marine base and is literally encircled by this training base's many facilities. Featuring traditional shops and a setting right out of America's past, the town is also the site of numerous special events.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. Located in Triangle, Virginia near Marine Corps Base Quantico, the museum opened on November 10, 2006, and is now one of the top tourist attractions in the state, drawing over 500,000 people annually. [1]