Community Profile for Bridgewater, VA
Community Profile Description
The town of Bridgewater, located in Rockingham County Virginia with a population of 72,500, is situated between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains only eight miles from the city of Harrisonburg. Located in the Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, home to four-season resort Massanutten, is approximately two hours from Washington D.C, Richmond and Roanoke Virginia. The city is the center of commerce and travel for the area and is know for its diverse commerical interest and its four colleges and universities; James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater College and Blue Ridge Community College. Known for its breath-taking scenery, charming towns, Skyline Drive, Civil War history, antiquing, hiking, biking, fall foliage and ski resorts Harrisonburg is one of the largest and most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley.