Augusta County, Administrative county in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, US
Augusta County spans 971 square miles of land, encompassing parts of George Washington National Forest and surrounding the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro.
The county formed in 1738 from Orange County territory initially covered most of present-day West Virginia and Kentucky before reaching its current boundaries in 1790.
The county maintains seven distinct magisterial districts where residents participate in agricultural festivals and community events throughout the seasonal calendar.
Interstate highways I-64 and I-81 intersect through Augusta County, connecting major population centers while providing access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Augusta County functions with Staunton as its administrative seat, yet most government offices operate from the neighboring community of Verona.
Location: Virginia
Inception: August 1, 1738
Capital city: Staunton
Shares border with: Staunton, Waynesboro, Pendleton County, Rockingham County, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Rockbridge County, Bath County, Highland County
Website: http://co.augusta.va.us
GPS coordinates: 38.20000,-79.11670
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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