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Staunton–Waynesboro Metropolitan Area
The Staunton–Stuarts Draft Metropolitan Statistical Area formerly the Staunton–Waynesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Virginia, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As of the United States Census, 2020, 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 125,433. Components ''Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent city, independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining μSAs in Virginia.'' One county and two independent cities are included in the Staunton–Waynesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area. *Counties **Augusta County, Virginia, Augusta *Independent Cities **Staunton, Virginia, Staunton **Waynesboro, Virginia, Waynesboro Communities Cities *Staunton, Virginia, Staunton (Principal city) *Waynesboro, Virginia, Waynesboro (Principal city) Towns * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craigsville, Virginia
Craigsville is a town in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 923 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The Craigsville School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The history of Craigsville can be traced back to 1721 when a Scotch-Irish couple, William and Jeanette Craig, Scottish immigrants, received a land grant from the government for the purpose of farming. They were the first settlers on the land, which eventually came to be named for them. The area grew, however remaining a farming community from 1721 to the 1850s. Mr. & Mrs. Craig raised a family which consisted of two (2) sons, Robert and James. Mr. Craig gave his sons the farm, dividing it equally between them. Robert inherited the eastern half while James inherited the western half. More Recently: Since incorporation in 1960, the Town has been able to supply water and sewer services to al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Solon, Virginia
Mount Solon is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Harrisonburg and north of Staunton. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The earliest settlers of Mount Solon were the Scots-Irish and the Germans. In 1799, James Cochran, of minor notable political fame further south in North Carolina, established a small mill and residence on the small creek, which would eventually run through the center of town. Owing to the mill's and the town's centrality between the two growing markets of Harrisonburg and Staunton, several businesses sprang up, and the once-isolated town began to prosper. In the early 1900s, there existed a Ford dealership, a gas station, the Mount Solon Bank, Cochran's mill, and a few other shops gathered around an expanding downtown. Moreover, the ill-fated Chesapeake and Western Railroad (C&W) ran an important rail line through Mount Solon, thus ensuring secure connect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Defiance, Virginia
Fort Defiance is an unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Staunton, Virginia, Staunton–Waynesboro, Virginia, Waynesboro Staunton-Waynesboro micropolitan area, Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Augusta Stone Church was established in the area now known as Fort Defiance in 1740. Local legend claims the church was used as a haven during the French and Indian War, when Augusta County was the western frontier for the country. The original church building was made of logs and, along with the historic cemetery, was located east of present-day U.S. Route 11 in Virginia, U.S. Route 11 and to the rear of the stone church. Following the defeat of General Edward Braddock at the Battle of the Monongahela on 9 July 1755, parishioners fortified the Old Stone Presbyterian Church and named the fortification Fort Defiance. The name Fort Defiance was not put on the community until the late 19t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Churchville, Virginia
Churchville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the western part of Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 194. Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08. Churchville is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. An 1855 gazetteer described the village as a |
Weyers Cave, Virginia
Weyers Cave ( ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,700 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. Weyers Cave is the site of the first chapter (1927) of the Future Farmers of Virginia, later to become the National FFA Organization. It is also the site of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport and the main campus of Blue Ridge Community College. History The West View Schoolhouse and Weyers Cave School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Weyers Cave is located at (38.286833, −78.913977). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.1 km2), all of it land. Demographics Weyers Cave was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,225 people, 462 households, and 354 families residing in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verona, Virginia
Verona is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,239 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Mount Airy and Verona School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Augusta County has announced in 2021 a plan to move the county seat from Staunton to Verona. Geography Verona is located at (38.197048, −79.003116). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18.2 km2), of which, 7.0 square miles (18.2 km2) of it is land and 0.14% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 4,239 people, 1,457 households, and 984 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 605.6 people per square mile (232.9/km2). There were 1,556 housing units at an average density of 222.3/sq mi (85.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.7% White, 8.3% Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherando, Virginia
Sherando is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 688 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Mt. Torry Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Geography Sherando is located at (37.990334, −78.950983). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.3 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.28%) is water. Demographics Sherando was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. As of the census of 2000, there were 665 people, 270 households, and 207 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 94.6 people per square mile (36.5/km2). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 40.0/sq mi (15.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.39% White, 1. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Lyndhurst is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,490 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Lyndhurst is located at (38.026381, −78.951379). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km2), of which, 6.1 square miles (15.8 km2) of it is land and 0.16% is water. Demographics Lyndhurst was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,527 people, 580 households, and 447 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 250.6 people per square mile (96.8/km2). There were 602 housing units at an average density of 98.8/sq mi (38.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.12% White, 5.17% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolivue, Virginia
Jolivue is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Located near Jolivue is the Valley Railroad Stone Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Geography Jolivue is located at (38.115146, −79.071791). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,037 people, 551 households, and 249 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 527.2 people per square mile (203.2/km2). There were 594 housing units at an average density of 302.0/sq mi (116.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.67% White, 2.80% African American, 1.54% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population. There were 551 households, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenville, Virginia
Greenville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 887 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History As early as 1794, Greenville was platted and divided into 14 lots of and sold by Thomas and Jane Steele. Greenville soon became a very busy stagecoach stop. This was because there were 3 major roads all intersecting at or near Greenville. One road connected Greenville with Staunton, another ran from Waynesboro to Middlebrook, and the south road led to Midway (now Steeles Tavern), Fairfield, and Lexington. The town slowly grew, and by 1810, the population had grown to 162, comparing to Staunton's 1225, and Waynesboro's 250. An 1835 account of Greenville said that it had an extensive manufacturing flour mill and a woolen manufactory, two physicians in the area, contained 50 dwelling houses, 3 general stores, 2 taverns, 1 academy, 2 tanyards, 2 saddlers, 2 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fishersville, Virginia
Fishersville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 9,629 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Fishersville is located at (38.098737, −78.967824). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.1 square miles (34.0 km2), of which, 13.1 square miles (34.0 km2) of it is land and 0.08% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,998 people, 1,826 households, and 1,433 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 380.6 people per square mile (147.0/km2). There were 1,931 housing units at an average density of 147.0/sq mi (56.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.76% White, 3.98% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |