Augusta County, Administrative county in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, US
Augusta County is an administrative county in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley region, covering roughly 2,500 square kilometers of land that includes parts of George Washington National Forest and surrounds the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. The terrain features valleys, forests, and farmland that together create a rural landscape.
The county was founded in 1738 from Orange County territory, initially covering large areas of present-day West Virginia and Kentucky. Over the following decades, boundaries shifted until it reached its current shape in 1790.
The county has deep roots in farming and rural community life. People here mark this heritage through festivals and gatherings that reflect the rhythm of seasons across the region.
Two major interstate highways, I-64 and I-81, cross through the area and connect to larger cities while providing access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. These roads make it straightforward for visitors to explore the region.
While Staunton serves as the nominal county seat, most government offices actually operate from the nearby community of Verona. This unusual split in administrative functions reflects an interesting historical quirk of the area.
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