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Welcome to Edinburg. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and situated in central Shenandoah County, Edinburg, incorporated in 1852, exemplifies the quaint, small town atmosphere of the valley. Along its streets are antique, craft, and gift shops as well as art galleries. A great time to visit Edinburg would be the third weekend in September when the town holds its Edinburg Ole' Time Festival.
Edinburg was settled in the latter part of the 18th century by Germans and Swiss whom the rich soil, beautiful countryside and plentiful water of the Shenandoah River and Stony Creek attracted. Edinburg was first named Shryock (after a settler) and then "Edenburg," a reference to the Garden of Eden. In the early 1800's Philip Grandstaff settled on Stony Creek. Grandstaff built a gun factory that made guns for the War of 1812. On that site a roller mill was built in 1848 by his son, George. Scots-Irish settled here to work the iron furnaces and Union Forge. Edinburg, a name changed by the federals was incorporated in 1852. Edinburg was the site of 12 skirmishes during the Civil War and the mill escaped Sheridan's torch by the efforts of two local girls. The 1870's brought a revival of trade and the town was prosperous and lively. Edinburg was the mecca for the nearby CCC boys. However, Edinburg did not continue to grow as a commercial center. Consequently, the town has retained much of its 19th century charm with lovely Victorian homes. Distinctive Edinburg architectural features include unusual porches, beautifully crafted hand-carved woodwork and locally crafted stone walls. The town boasts an interesting museum in the old town hall building.
© Town of Edinburg, Virginia
Welcome to Mount Jackson, one of many friendly small towns in Shenandoah County, Virginia. The Mount Jackson Historical District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Mount Jackson is rich in Civil War history. We have several Civil War era buildings. The Union Church in downtown Mount Jackson was used as a hospital, and you can see where the wounded soldiers wrote their names on the wall. Likewise, Our Soldiers Cemetery has a monument listing the names of soldiers from all the Confederate states who died at the Mount Jackson Confederate Hospital. Also, near Mount Jackson, you can see the longest Covered Bridge in Virginia.
When you visit the Shenandoah Valley please stop by, say "hi", and let us welcome you with true "Southern Hospitality." If you cannot visit in person, visit us via your PC. Here you will meet our Mayor and Town Council, see the Covered Bridge, Union Church and Our Soldiers Cemetery. You can visit our schools, find good restaurants, find a place to stay, have fun at our recreational park or take a trip to nearby Shenandoah Caverns or Bryce Resort.
© 2002 Mount Jackson, Virginia
Settlers first discovered the New Market area's fertile lands, wild game, and minerals in 1727, nearly 300 years ago, with many of the first settlers being Germans of the Mennonite and Lutheran faiths, later joined by many Scots and Irish. The Town was founded by General John Sevier, a noted Indian fighter and revolutionary patriot, but the Town's effective history began in 1796 when it was established by a charter of the Virginia General Assembly. In 1806, German settlers established a printing and publishing business that was a foundation of New Market industry into the mid 19th century and by 1835, the Town had become a commercial and industrial center boasting a population of 700.
In 1972, the Town of New Market was designated a Historic District by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark, and the Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which is maintained by the National Park Service.
© 2004 Town of New Market, Virginia
The Town of Strasburg is located in north-central Shenandoah County at the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley. It is the largest of the six communities in Shenandoah County and is part of the Davis Magisterial District. The town lies on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River in a small basin formed by the river as it loops through the Valley with one of its major loops creating a peninsula just south of town known as Sandy Hook. Geographically the town is generally surrounded by natural barriers with the Shenandoah River and Three Top Mountain lying to the south and east, and historic Cedar Creek and Little North Mountain lying to the north and west.
The town's early growth and settlement was primarily due to its location at the crossroads of major routes of travel and this is still true today. U.S. Route 11 and State Route 55 intersect in the center of town and Interstate 81 is located approximately one and one-half (1 1/2) miles to the west and north of the downtown with two interchanges serving the town. Interstate 66 joins Interstate 81 about four miles north of town and provides direct access to the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. The town is located ten miles west of Front Royal, 81 miles west of Washington, D.C., 18 miles south of Winchester, and 15 miles east of the West Virginia State Line.
© Town of Strasburg, Virginia
Welcome to the charming and historic town of Woodstock, Virginia! This adorable little town, with a population of about 3,500 is nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. The town was established by charter in 1761 by none other than George Washington in Virginia's House of Burgesses and has been the county seat since Shenandoah County was formed in 1772. The limestone courthouse in the center of town was built in 1795 and was designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Woodstock is the perfect destination for people who love spectacular mountain views, antique and unique collectible shops, wine tasting and vineyard tours, first class golf courses, caverns, Civil War battlefields and museums, horse back riding, skiing, hiking, fine dining and the arts!
© Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
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