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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Shenandoah County, Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Shenandoah County, Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Shenandoah County, VA (219) Frederick County, VA (231) Page County, VA (105) Rockingham County, VA (113) Warren County, VA (45) Hardy County, WV (44)  ShenandoahCounty(219) Shenandoah County (219)  FrederickCounty(231) Frederick County (231)  PageCounty(105) Page County (105)  RockinghamCounty(113) Rockingham County (113)  WarrenCounty(45) Warren County (45)  HardyCountyWest Virginia(44) Hardy County (44)
Woodstock is the county seat for Shenandoah County
Adjacent to Shenandoah County, Virginia
      Frederick County (231)  
      Page County (105)  
      Rockingham County (113)  
      Warren County (45)  
      Hardy County, West Virginia (44)  
 
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201 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Murphy House
On Dingledine Street at South Muhlenberg Street, on the right when traveling east on Dingledine Street.
On this site once stood the home of the Murphy family, cited by a Civil War historian as "A house of beauty, graciousness and boundless hospitality...the home of all Confederates in need."Map (db m169932) HM
202 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — New Market
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
6,000 Yankee troops defeated by 4,000 Confederate troops including 257 VMI cadets in Battle of New Market, 1864. Known for five carriage factories after the Civil War, including Clinedinst's and Cushman's.Map (db m158507) HM
203 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Reformed Church in the United StatesSynod of the Potomac, Classis of Virginia — St. Paul's Reformed Church, Woodstock, Virginia —
On East Spring Street at South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on East Spring Street.
Members of the Reformed Church were among the first settlers of the Shenandoah Valley. The Rev. Michael Schlatter, Superintendent of Missions, visited a Reformed Congregation here on May 11, 1748. The Classis of Virginia was organized . . . Map (db m158492) HM
204 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Shenandoah County Courthouse
Near North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Shenandoah County's native limestone courthouse was built in 1795 with brick additions in 1871 and 1886. In 1927, portico and columns were added giving the Federal Styled building a Greek revival front. It is the oldest courthouse in continuous use . . . Map (db m73774) HM
205 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Shenandoah County Jail
Near North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
The first Shenandoah County Jail was a log structure. The building shown here was built of native limestone in the 18th century. In 1906, it was demolished to make way for a brick jail, which served the county until it was replaced by the present . . . Map (db m73775) HM
206 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Strasburg
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Part of Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign and Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864. 1760 to early 1900s pottery was chief industry - 17 potteries produced earthen and stoneware items.Map (db m158505) HM
207 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — The oldest business in WoodstockThe Shenandoah Valley-Herald
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) when traveling north.
Combining two of Virginia’s oldest weekly newspapers. Shenandoah Valley Est. 1806 – Woodstock Herald Est. 1817.Map (db m117602) HM
208 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — This Building ofNative Limestone Erected in 1796
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Is the oldest courthouse now in use west of the Blue Ridge. A few rods southeast from here stood the church in which Peter Muhlenberg preached his martial sermon and made his famous call to arms in 1776. Thomas Marshall Sr. and Thomas Marshall Jr., . . . Map (db m4279) HM
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209 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Toms Brook
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Only town in the US by this name. Confederate Gen. Jubal Early took on Sheridan in the Battle of Toms Brook in 1864, part of Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign.Map (db m158504) HM
210 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of EdinburgIncorporated 1852
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Formerly Shyrock & EdenburgMap (db m158514) HM
211 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of Mount JacksonIncorporated 1826
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Formerly Mount PleasantMap (db m158513) HM
212 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of New MarketChartered 1796
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
First known as CrossroadsMap (db m158512) HM
213 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of StrasburgEstablished 1761
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Formerly Funkstown, Funk's Mill, Pot TownMap (db m158517) HM
214 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of WoodstockFounded 1752
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Established as Muellerstadt 1761Map (db m158516) HM
215 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Welcome to Woodstock's Lovework
On South Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of West Hughes Street, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to Woodstock's LOVEwork! This 2018 public art installation is part of our ArtStock program. This installation is made possible through a partnership with Massanutten Academy, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Woodstock . . . Map (db m158491) HM
216 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Woodstock1752
On North Main Street / Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south.
County seat of Shenandoah Scene of Peter Muhlenburg's Famous call to arms 1776 Oldest Court House west of the Blue Ridge 1795 First Clerk was Thomas Marshall, Father of Chief Justice John Marshall ——— Turn at Court House square and . . . Map (db m4277) HM
217 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Woodstock1752
On South Main Street / Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north.
County seat of Shenandoah Scene of Peter Muhlenburg's Famous call to arms 1776 Oldest Court House west of the Blue Ridge 1795 First Clerk was Thomas Marshall, Father of Chief Justice John Marshall ——— Turn at Court House square and . . . Map (db m89298) HM
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218 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Woodstock
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Charter sponsored by George Washington 1761. Lt. Charles Gatewood is credited with convincing Apache Indian leader Geronimo to surrender. John Ignatius von Effinger served as George Washington's bodyguard.Map (db m158508) HM
219 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — WoodstockExecution and “the Burning” — 1864 Valley Campaign
On West Court Street at School Street, on the right when traveling east on West Court Street. Reported missing.
In the midst of the 1864 Valley Campaign, Woodstock bore witness to the horrors of war. Plagued by raiding parties of Confederate partisan rangers, guerrillas and bushwhackers, Union General Philip H. Sheridan issued orders by mid-August to execute . . . Map (db m214994) HM

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