Staunton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Augusta County
1738–1988
Established November 1, 1738 by an act of the General Assembly, Augusta County extended from the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east to the Mississippi River on the west and from the southern boundary of the Colony north to “the utmost limits of Virginia” in the vicinity of the Great Lakes.
The County was named for Princess Augusta, wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of George II and father of George III. In 1742 William Beverly, the patentee, deeded this site to the County for its Courthouse. Beverley’s “Mill Place” was renamed Staunton in honor of Lady Staunton, the wife of Governor Gooch.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 2005.
Location. 38° 8.922′ N, 79° 4.317′ W. Marker is in Staunton, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Johnson Street (U.S. 250) and South Augusta Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east on East Johnson Street. It is at the courthouse steps. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staunton VA 24401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Korean and Viet Nam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Augusta County World War I Memorial Tablet
this page online
More about this marker. Monument consists of a brass tablet set into a large angled block of granite engraved with the a map of Colonial Virginia showing the original limits of Augusta County.
Also see . . . History of Augusta County, Virginia. Internet Archive website entry:
This 1882 book by John Lewis Payton is considered the standard work on the county. “... and from [the colonial Shire of Augusta’s] ancient territory were subsequently carved the present States of West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and part of Pennsylvania. ” (Submitted on September 25, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2008
2. Augusta County Monument
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2008
3. Augusta County Monument On Courthouse Steps
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2008
4. Augusta County Courthouse
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2008
5. Lady Justice, Without Her Blindfold, Atop the Augusta County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,075 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 10, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
