National Register Listings in
Loudoun County, Virginia

Aldie Mill Historic District Amos-Goodin House Arcola Elementary School Arcola Slave Quarters Ashburn Presbyterian Church Belmont Benton Bluemont Historic District Broad Run Bridge and Tollhouse Brown-Koerner House Carlheim Catoctin Creek Bridge Clapham's Ferry Cleremont Farm Crednal Douglass High School Ebenezer Baptist Churches Ellwood Exeter Fair Oaks Farmer's Delight Fleetwood Farm Furr Farm Glebe of Shelburne Parish Goose Creek Historic District Goose Creek Meetinghouse Complex Goose Creek Stone Bridge Green Garden Hamilton Masonic Lodge Hibbs Bridge Hillsboro Historic District Hillsboro Historic District (Boundary Increase) Home Farm Huntland James Farm Janelia Janney House Ketoctin Baptist Church Leesburg Historic District Leesburg Historic District (Boundary Increase) Little River Turnpike Bridge Llangollen Locust Grove Loudoun Agricultural and Mechanical Institute Lovettsville Historic District Lucketts School Marshall, Gen. George C., House Middleburg Historic District Mitchell, Gen. William, House Morven Park Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church-VDHR 53-339 Mt. Olive Methodist Episcopal Church Much Haddam Murray Hill Myrtle Hall Farm Nichols, Edward, House Oak Hill Oakham Farm Oatlands Oatlands Historic District Old Welbourne Farm and Dulany Family Cemetery Paeonian Springs Historic District Purcellville Historic District Purcellville Train Station Red Fox Inn Rich Bottom Farm Rock Hill Farm Rock Spring Farm Rockland Rokeby Rose Hill Farm Round Hill Historic District Shiloh Baptist Church Sleepy Hollow Farm Smith, William, House Spring Hill Farm Stoke Sunnyside Farm Taylorstown Historic District Taylorstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) Temple Hall The Tabernacle-Fireman's Field Unison Battlefield Historic District Unison Historic District Vestal's Gap Road and Lanesville Historic District Virts, William, House Waterford Historic District Waverly Welbourne Willisville Historic District Woodburn Woodgrove
The Virginia Company, a joint-stock company that funded the Jamestown colony, was the first company to be traded on the London Stock Exchange.
Virginia random facts
Loudoun County, Virginia has a rich history that dates back to the early colonial era. In the 17th century, the land that would become Loudoun County was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Algonquian-speaking Tribes. European settlers began arriving in the late 17th century, with the formation of Fairfax County in 1742, which encompassed present-day Loudoun County.

The first recorded European settlement in Loudoun County was in 1728, when Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, established a land grant named "Leeds Manor." In the following decades, other settlers arrived and began establishing towns and communities. The county was officially established in 1757 and named after John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, a Scottish nobleman and military commander.

During the American Revolution, Loudoun County played a significant role. Notable Revolutionary War figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe had connections to the area. The county was a largely agricultural region, known for its wheat and tobacco production.

In the 19th century, Loudoun County experienced economic diversification with the growth of industries like milling and manufacturing. The construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s helped connect Loudoun County to larger markets, stimulating further economic development. However, the Civil War presented challenges for the county as it witnessed significant destruction and division.

In the 20th century, Loudoun County underwent substantial transformations. The expansion of the federal government and the construction of major highways, including the Dulles Toll Road, facilitated population growth and the development of suburbs. Today, Loudoun County is known for its rapid urbanization, high-tech industry, and excellent quality of life, with a balance between its historical roots and modern progress.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Loudoun County, Virginia.

  • 1757 - Loudoun County is established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly.
  • 1774 - During the American Revolutionary War, Loudoun County residents support the patriot cause and contribute troops.
  • 1812 - The county experiences economic growth due to the War of 1812, supplying goods to the military.
  • 1861-1865 - Loudoun County is divided during the American Civil War, with portions controlled by both Union and Confederate forces.
  • 1900-1950 - Agriculture and dairy farming dominate the county's economy, with many residents engaged in these industries.
  • 1962 - Dulles International Airport is established, transforming the county and supporting economic growth.
  • 1980s - Residential and commercial development begins to increase, leading to population growth and urbanization.
  • 2000s - Loudoun County becomes one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with a focus on technology and data centers.