Woodberry Forest School, Private boarding school in Madison County, Virginia, United States.
Woodberry Forest School is a private boarding school set on a large property along the Rapidan River in Virginia. The campus includes classroom buildings, residence halls, sports facilities, and a golf course.
The school was founded in 1889 by Captain Robert Stringfellow Walker on land that once belonged to William Madison, brother of President James Madison. This connection to a prominent Virginia family shaped the school's early identity.
The school's honor system runs by student leaders who make decisions about conduct and integrity. This student-led approach shapes how everyone lives and works together on campus.
The property is quite large, so wear comfortable shoes if you plan to walk around. A drive or walk through the campus roads gives you a good sense of the layout and setting.
The headmaster's house was designed based on architectural ideas from Thomas Jefferson and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This building stands as a notable example of early Virginia design on the campus.
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