Shenandoah County Historical Map

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

This is Shenandoah County like you've never seen it. Over 4,000 hand-drawn landmarks — lost roads, old mills, forgotten schools and cemeteries — capturing the county as it looked up until the 1980s. Decades of research. One incredible map.

Order yours at shenco-map.square.site!

08/20/2026

"E. Main Street Edinburg VA."

This undated postcard shows a view of Main Street in Edinburg Virginia.

More information at https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/5378

📷Herb Parker Postcard Collection

08/20/2026

🥳 On this day in 1878, three men followed their curiosity to a world of towering columns, mirrored pools, and cathedral-sized chambers. Join us today in the festivities as we celebrate Luray Caverns and the incredible discovery that led to 148 years of underground wonder for visitors from all around the world.

06/22/2026

From Woodstock's 250th anniversary event on Saturday. 🇺🇸
The turnout was amazing - thank you to everyone who stopped by. It was great to see and talk to so many of you! 😄

If you'd like a copy of the map, you can order one from the website here : https://shenco-map.square.site

06/18/2026

🎉 Join us this Saturday during Woodstock's 250th Anniversary celebration!

Bill will be showcasing his historic map of Shenandoah County and discussing local history on the front porch. Come on by, enjoy the shade, and discover something new! 🗺️

📅 June 20 starting at 10 am
📍 197 E Court St, Woodstock

04/13/2026

02/18/2026

This map has definitely become a conversation piece in our home! I always enjoy seeing what catches people’s eye as they look it over. ☺

This historic Shenandoah County Map contains details on how the county looked years ago.
You can order your copy at : shenco-map.square.site! 🗺

If you’d like details on the custom frame, leave a comment or message me!

02/18/2026

On Tuesday, Virginia Department of Transportation leaders took a second look at plans for the Shenandoah valley rail trail project.

02/17/2026

Weeks after the Battle of Cedar Creek, General Philip Sheridan's US army withdrew down the Shenandoah Valley and established winter camps near Wi******er. Evidently that winter's weather was similar to this year's, with frigid temperatures and high winds. A soldier with the 114th New York described the scene in a letter to his siblings.

"The weather has been very cold here for the last week and very good sleighing a portion of the time. It is more mild at present but is frozen up so that there is no mud to bother about getting about. I have very comfortable quarters at present & can keep very comfortable if I can get wood enough to burn which is a pretty scarce article about here & is growing more & more so each day. There has been no move here of late, the weather being too severe to admit of anything except doing picket duty which is very trying these cold nights. Many of the men freeze their feet & ears."

How are you staying warm this winter? ❄️

Looking to visit a national park this time of year? Plan for your trip by visiting: https://www.nps.gov/articles/winterweather.htm

Photo courtesy of Library of Congress. Camp of the Union forces at Centreville, Va. Winter 1861-62.