Stafford is the county seat of Stafford County, Virginia, located about 40 miles south of Washington, D.C. and very close to Quantico Marine Corps Base. About 10 miles north of Fredericksburg, Stafford features all the conveniences of suburban neighborhoods and is a great place for history buffs with multiple Civil War-era battlefields and history museums in the region. Stafford County features several golf courses, parks, marinas and more for outdoor enthusiasts, plus easy access to I-95.