Appendix Horses for Sale near Bridgewater, VA

About Bridgewater, VA

William Magill first settled along the North River in 1746, and the area became known as Magill's Ford. The first bridge across the North River was built in 1820, and for a time the young community was known as Bridgeport. The Town received its charter from the Virginia General Assembly on February 7, 1835, then incorporated as Bridgewater. Every February 7, the Town holds an annual Charter Day celebration with fireworks. Bridgewater College is located within the Town, and was first established in 1880.