Established in 1798, Buckland is significant for being Prince William County's first inland town, situated along the Fauquier and Alexandria Turnpike.

[3] During the 1770s, the family of Robert Carter operated a mill on the Broad Run, on the site of what would become the town of Buckland.

[4] In 1774, the Carter family sold the land to Samuel Love, who established a permanent settlement with the construction of Buckland Hall (named after its architect, William Buckland) and several outbuildings to support the operations of a farm.

"[4] In 1797, following the death of Samuel Love, his son John successfully petitioned the Virginia General Assembly to establish the Town of Buckland at the site.

[4] Comprising just 48 lots, Buckland became Prince William County's first inland town.