Winchester, Virginia

Winchester is an independent city in northern Virginia. It covers 9.3 sq mi (24.2 sq km) and has a population of 26,000 people (2011 estimate). Although it is an independent city, it also serves as county seat of the surrounding Frederick County. It is home to Shenandoah University.

Winchester, Virginia
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Winchester is located in the Shenandoah Valley, which is between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. It was inhabited by various indigenous tribes including the Iroquoian-speak groups in the 17th century, and later by the Algonquianp-speaking groups.

The earliest European settlers arrived in the Shenandoah Valley in 1729. A town called Frederick Town was established in 1738. Then in 1750, Frederick Town was incorporated as a city, and renamed Winchester, after Winchester, England, the birthplace of Colonel James Wood, who built his residence there.

Visiting Winchester

Winchester is served by Interstate 81, accessed via Exit 313.

Places of Interest in Winchester

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