Frederick County, Virginia
Cather, Willa, Birthplace
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove
Crumley-Lynn-Lodge House
Forge Farm, Old
Fort Collier
Fort Colvin
Frederick County Courthouse
Frederick County Poor Farm
High Banks
Hite, John, House
Homespun
Hopewell Friends Meetinghouse
Long Meadow
Middletown Historic District
Millbank
Monte Vista
Newtown-Stephensburg Historic District
Old Stone Church
Opequon Historic District
Opequon Presbyterian Church
Rock Hill
Rose Hill Farm
Springdale
Springdale Mill Complex
St. Thomas Chapel
Sunrise
Thorndale Farm
Valley Mill Farm
Willow Shade
128th New York Volunteer Regiment
128th Regt N.Y.S.V.I.
1790 Stone Church
1st Maine Battery
1st Maryland Battery (CSA) Memorial
2nd Battle of Winchester
3rd Battle of Winchester
A Murderous Fire
A Rich Prize
Action at Stephensons Depot
Action of Rutherfords Farm
Alabama
Andrew Pitman House
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Cedar Creek 1864
Battle of Kernstown
Battle of Kernstown
Battle of Kernstown
Battle of Rutherford's Farm
Battlefield Center
Bearing the Brunt
Captain Robert Young Conrad
Capture of Star Fort
Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove
Civil War Earthworks
Clark County / Frederick County
Colonel Charles Russell Lowell
Colonel John Singleton Mosby
Constructing Star Fort
Counterattack!
Defenses of Winchester
Early Moves to Battle
End Of Sheridans Ride
Engagement Of Middletown
Eve of Battle
Fight for the High Ground
First Battle of Kernstown
First Battle of Winchester
Fort Collier
Fort Collier
Fort Collier
Frederick County / Shenandoah County
Frederick County Va. / West Virginia
Fury On The Fence Line
Gainesboro
Gen. Russell Hastings
General Daniel Morgan / Winchester
George Washington in Winchester
Hackwood Park
Heater Fields
Heater House
Hopewell Friends Meeting House
House of First Settler
How To See the Battlefield
Hunter's Raid Begins
In Honor of Joist Hite (1685-1761)
In Memory of All American Veterans
In Memory of the Many Soldiers of the Revolution
In Memory of William Hoge (1660 - 1749) and His Wife Barbara Hume Hoge (1670 - 1745)
John Rutherford's Farm
Jordan Springs
Jost Hite and Winchester
Kernstown Battles
Life on the Huntsberry Farm
Lord Fairfax
Lt. Colliers Earthworks
Major General Robert Emmett Rodes
Middletown
Middletown Virginia
Molineux's 2nd Brigade
Monte Vista
N.C. Troops at Cedar Creek
Newtown
Newtown Stephensburg Historic District
North Carolina At Third Winchester
Northern Victory, Southern Defeat
Old Hall at Belle Grove
Old Stone Church at Greenspring
Old Stone Fort
Opequon Presbyterian Church
Opequon Village
Pettus Cousins in the Battle of First Kernstown
Plantation Office & Store
Plantation Slavery
Ramseur Monument
Rickettss Attack
Rose Hill
Rutherford's Farm
Second Battle of Kernstown
Second Battle of Winchester
Second Battle of Winchester
Second Battle of Winchester
Second Battle of Winchester
Second Battle of Winchester
Shenandoah At War
Sheridan Renews The Attack
Slowing the Advance
Star Fort
Stephens City
Stephens Family
Stephenson Depot
Ten Thousand Devils
The Advance of Tylers Brigade
The Battle of Cedar Creek
The Battle of Cedar Creek
The Battle of Rutherford's Farm
The Cauldron
The Cavalry Charge at Fort Collier
The Defense of the Stone Wall
The Enslaved Burial Ground
The First Battle of Kernstown
The First Battle of Kernstown
The First Battle of Kernstown
The First Battle Of Kernstown
The First Battle of Winchester
The Glass Homestead and Mill
The Great Indian (and Wagon) Road
The Middle Field
The Old Graveyard
The Order for Retreat
The Pritchard House
The Second Battle of Kernstown
The Second Battle of Kernstown
The Second Battle of Winchester
The Shenandoah Valley / Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864
The Stonewall Brigade at Pughtown
The Third Battle of Winchester
The Third Battle of Winchester
The Third Battle of Winchester
The Third Battle of Winchester
The West Woods
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle Of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Three Battlefields
Tomb Of An Unknown Soldier
Union Camps
Union Trenches
Union Withdrawal
Vermont at Cedar Creek
War In The Backyard
West Virginia / Frederick County
Willa Cather Birthplace
Willow Shade
"Like A Thousand Bricks"
Shrapnel Rained On Us
During the Revolutionary War, Frederick County was an important center of activity. It was home to the strategic Winchester and served as a gathering place for soldiers, supplies, and strategists. The county witnessed several key battles, including the Second Battle of Winchester in 1863 during the Civil War. The war left scars on the region, but Frederick County played a crucial role in shaping the outcome.
In the late 19th century, Frederick County experienced a period of growth and prosperity. With the arrival of the railroad in the 1850s, the county's economy boomed as trade and transportation flourished. Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of wheat and apples, became important industries. The growth of Winchester, the county seat, led to the development of schools, churches, and other civic institutions.
In the 20th century, Frederick County continued to evolve. It experienced a surge in population due to increased industrialization and urbanization. The region became known for its manufacturing sector, especially in the areas of textiles, wood, and metal products. Today, Frederick County retains its historical charm with many preserved buildings and landmarks, while also embracing modern developments and a diverse economy.
Brief timeline of the history of Frederick County, Virginia:
- 1738: Frederick County, Virginia is established by the Virginia General Assembly.
- 1753: Winchester becomes the county seat of Frederick County.
- 1761: The region experiences significant growth due to an influx of settlers from Pennsylvania and Maryland.
- 1775-1783: Frederick County residents actively participate in the American Revolutionary War.
- 1780s: A judicial district is established in Winchester, further solidifying its importance within the county.
- 1836: The town of Stephens City is incorporated within Frederick County.
- 1861-1865: Frederick County witnesses the impact of the American Civil War, including the Battle of Cedar Creek.
- 1871: Winchester and Frederick County become separate political entities.
- 1952: The construction of Interstate 81 begins, providing enhanced transportation access to Frederick County.
- Present: Frederick County continues to grow in population and economic development.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Frederick County, Virginia.