Staunton, Independent city in Augusta County, Virginia
Description
Staunton is an independent city in Virginia serving as an administrative and cultural center for the region. The downtown features red-brick sidewalks and historic Victorian buildings that now house shops, restaurants, and apartments.
History
The settlement was founded in 1747 and briefly served as Virginia's capital in 1781 when legislators fled during the advance of British forces. These events occurred during the American Revolution.
Culture
The American Shakespeare Center operates the Blackfriars Playhouse, a faithful reproduction of Shakespeare's indoor theater, where classical performances take place. The stage uses candlelight and natural acoustics to give visitors an authentic Elizabethan theater experience.
Practical
The city is accessible via main highways and offers occasional rail service for longer distances. Paved paths and parking spaces are found throughout the area to help with getting around.
Did you know?
This is the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson, and his house still displays original furnishings and family portraits from the 19th century. The personal spaces offer insights into daily life during that historical period.
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Western State Hospital
1.6 km
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
1.1 km
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind
1.4 km
Staunton High School
2.2 km
Staunton National Cemetery
3 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
1.1 km
Breezy Hill
1 km
Temple House of Israel
592 m
Augusta County Courthouse
1.1 km
Stuart House
1.2 km
The Oaks
1.2 km
Waverly Hill
3.1 km
Beverley Historic District
1 km
C. W. Miller House
770 m
National Valley Bank
1 km
Oakdene
1.2 km
Arista Hoge House
1.2 km
Sears House
1.4 km
Kable House
785 m
Steephill
997 m
Gospel Hill Historic District
1.1 km
Hilltop
836 m
Mary Baldwin University, Main Building
881 m
Newtown Historic District (Staunton, Virginia)
854 m
J. C. M. Merrillat House
1.2 km
Rose Terrace
797 m
Wharf Area Historic District
1.3 km
Catlett House
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