Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

This Fertile Land

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

1. This Fertile Land Marker

Inscription. This fertile land along the Shenandoah River, in the shadow of the Massanutten Mountain, was settled in the 1730s by courageous Germanic people in search of liberty and prosperity. Known variously in early days as Staufferstadt, Stover Town and Funk's Mill, the town was chartered 250 years ago in 1761, as Strasburg. To bestow honor to the founders of Strasburg, to laud their fortitude, to acclaim their vision and ideals for which they strove, and as an inspiration to future generations, this memorial is dedicated February 27, 2011.

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1886.

Location. 38° 59.332′ N, 78° 21.635′ W. Marker is in Strasburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is on East King Street (U.S. 11) east of South Holliday Street, on the right when traveling east. This marker is in front the the Town of Strasburg Offices and Police Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 174 East King Street, Strasburg VA 22657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Historic Strasburg (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 400 feet away); American Legion

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 600 feet away); Stonewall's Surprise (about 600 feet away); Open House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Historic Strasburg (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

2. This Fertile Land Marker

174 East King Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

3. 174 East King Street

The Strasburg Town Offices

Town of Strasburg Municipal Offices<br>Established 1761<br>Police Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

4. Town of Strasburg Municipal Offices
Established 1761
Police Station

Dedicated by<br>Spurmont No. 98<br>A.F. & A.M.<br>A.D. 1991<br>A.L. 5991 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

5. Dedicated by
Spurmont No. 98
A.F. & A.M.
A.D. 1991
A.L. 5991

This cornerstone on the Strasburg Municipal building commemorates its dedication by the Spurmont Masonic Lodge in 1991 (Anno Lucis 5991).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 783 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.