Rockbridge County, County seat and educational hub in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, US
Rockbridge County spans across 2.5 square miles of land bordered by the Maury River, featuring rolling hills and natural formations in central Virginia.
The county formed in 1778 received its name from the Natural Bridge rock formation, with Lexington established as its capital in the same year.
Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute shape the educational landscape, contributing to the intellectual development of the region.
The county connects to major transportation routes through U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 64, providing access to Roanoke and West Virginia borders.
The Hull's Drive-In Theatre stands as the first community-owned, non-profit drive-in theater operation in the United States.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1778
Capital city: Lexington
Shares border with: Augusta County, Bedford County, Botetourt County, Bath County, Nelson County, Amherst County, Alleghany County, Lexington, Buena Vista
Website: http://co.rockbridge.va.us
GPS coordinates: 37.81000,-79.45000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:36
Natural Bridge
22 km
Augusta Correctional Center
28.7 km
Cyrus McCormick Farm
24.6 km
Stonewall Jackson House
2.9 km
George C. Marshall Foundation
2.4 km
The Caverns at Natural Bridge
21 km
James River Face Wilderness
24.7 km
Washington and Lee University Historic District
2.7 km
Virginia Military Institute Barracks
2.5 km
Col Alto
3.4 km
Cameron Hall
2.7 km
Mulberry Hill
2.2 km
Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church
8.8 km
Thorn Hill
5.4 km
Southern Seminary Main Building
11.7 km
Greyledge
34.4 km
Hickory Hill
16.3 km
Speed the Plough
38.3 km
Thunder Ridge Wilderness
28.6 km
Stono
2.8 km
Stone House
3.9 km
Bethel Green
35.3 km
Yogi Bear's Water Zone
22.1 km
Fancy Hill
13.8 km
Lexington Historic District
2.8 km
Virginia Manor
21.6 km
Echols Farm
19.9 km
Glen Maury
11.8 kmReviews
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