Bacova Junction is an

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, United States. Bacova Junction is situated west of

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, and state routes 615 and

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converge in the community. Historically, Bacova Junction was known for its timber industry.

History

Bacova Junction was known historically as Grose. Grose house, known as Thornhill House, still exists and is situated at Queen Springs, along Cowardin Run, near the community. The Warwickton plantation was built by Judge James Woods Warwick in the 1850s. The house was restored by Ron and Pam Stidham in the 1890s.

Geography

Bacova Junction is situated southeast of Harrisonburg, west of

and north of

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and Virginia State Route 687 converge at the community.Google Maps
Google The community lies at an altitude of .

Economy

Bacova Junction lay along the

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and was known for its timber production, with over 30,000 acres in the vicinity.

References

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