Winchester, Independent city in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, United States
Located in Frederick County at 221 meters elevation, Winchester extends its metropolitan influence into neighboring West Virginia with a population of 28,120 residents.
The Virginia House of Burgesses granted Winchester its city charter in 1752, transforming the settlement previously known as Frederick Town into an official municipality.
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, established in 1924, brings the community together each spring with parades, fireworks, and traditional celebration events.
Winchester Transit provides public transportation services throughout the city, while Interstate 81 and US Route 11 connect residents to surrounding regions.
The city changed military control multiple times during the Civil War, with both Confederate and Union forces occupying the strategic location at different periods.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1752
Elevation above the sea: 221 m
Shares border with: Frederick County
Website: https://winchesterva.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.18522,-78.16524
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39
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