Frederick County, County seat with administrative buildings in Winchester, Virginia, United States
Frederick County is an administrative division in northern Virginia with Winchester as its county seat. The landscape shifts between suburban neighborhoods, farmland, and mountain surroundings, creating a mixed character of developed and rural areas.
The Virginia Assembly established Frederick County in 1743, naming it after Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, during the colonial expansion era. The name reflected ties to the British monarchy in this early colonial period.
George Washington represented Frederick County in the House of Burgesses and maintained his military headquarters in Winchester during the French and Indian War.
The county is served by multiple public schools spanning elementary through high school levels for local students. Visitors should plan to drive between different parts of the area, as Winchester is centrally located but most destinations require car travel.
The area contains several natural mineral water springs with different mineral compositions flowing from the ground. At Virginia's northernmost point within this county, different types of mineral water emerge from beneath the earth.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1743
Capital city: Winchester
Shares border with: Morgan County, Clarke County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Hardy County, Hampshire County, Berkeley County, Winchester, Jefferson County
Website: http://fcva.us
GPS coordinates: 39.21270,-78.27917
Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:50
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