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Winchester, VA
Virginia · Winchester city · Winchester Metro
Winchester is a small city in Virginia with a population of 27,981. Residents earn $64,648 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
27,981
Population
3,045/sq mi density
$64,648
Median Income
$36,073 per capita
$325,900
Home Value
$396,555 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
284
Violent Crime/100K
2,330 property/100K
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Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,648 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$325,900 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K (25% below avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Historic Markers Near Winchester, VA
32 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Winchester, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dr. Madison S. Briscoe | (1904-1995). Marker is at the intersection of South Kent Street and East Cork Street, on the right when traveling north on South Kent Street. |
| Spottswood Poles | (1886-1962). Marker is at the intersection of North Kent Street and Kern Street, on the right when traveling north on North Kent Street. |
| Mary Greenhow Lee | (1819 - 1907). Marker is on North Cameron Street (U.S. 11/522) south of East Piccadilly Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| The Great Indian (and Wagon) Road | Marker is on Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) 0.4 miles east of Interstate 81, on the right when traveling south. |
| Fort Loudoun | Marker is at the intersection of Loudoun Street and Peyton Street, on the right when traveling south on Loudoun Street. |
| George Washington in Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) and Brooke Road (Local Route 1322), on the right when traveling south on Martinsburg Pike. |
| John Kirby, Jazz Musician | Marker is on North Kent Street south of Kern Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Patsy Cline: Country Music Singer | Marker is at the intersection of South Kent Street and East Monmouth Street, on the right when traveling north on South Kent Street. |
| Jost Hite and Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Berryville Pike (Virginia Route 7) and Greenwood Road (County Route 656), on the right when traveling east on Berryville Pike. |
| Lord Fairfax | Marker is at the intersection of Maple Street / North Frederick Pike (U.S. 522) and Autumn View Lane, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street / North Frederick Pike. |
| George Washington’s Out-Lot | Marker is at the intersection of National Avenue (State Highway 7) and North Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling west on National Avenue. |
| Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd | 25 October 1888 - 11 March 1957. Marker is at the intersection of Amherst Street and Boscawen Street (Business U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west on Amherst Street. |
| Action of Rutherford’s Farm | Marker is on Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. |
| First Battle of Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Valley Avenue (U.S. 11) and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on Valley Avenue. |
| Fort Collier | Marker is at the intersection of Martinsburg Turnpike (U.S. 11) and Brooke Road (Route 1322), on the right when traveling south on Martinsburg Turnpike. |
| Hackwood Park | Marker is on Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. |
| Third Battle of Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Berryville Pike (Virginia Route 7) and Greewood Road (County Route 656), on the right when traveling east on Berryville Pike. |
| Third Battle of Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Berryville Pike (Virginia Route 7) and Cole Lane, on the right when traveling west on Berryville Pike. |
| Colonel John Singleton Mosby | Marker is at the intersection of Millwood Pike (U.S. 17/50) and Carpers Valley Road (County Route 723), on the right when traveling east on Millwood Pike. |
| Jackson’s Headquarters | Marker is at the intersection of North Braddock Street (U.S. 11) and Peyton Street, on the right when traveling south on North Braddock Street. |
| Old Stone Presbyterian Church | Erected 1788. Marker is at the intersection of East Piccadilly Street and North East Lane, on the left when traveling east on East Piccadilly Street. |
| Capture of Star Fort | Marker is on Valley Turnpike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. |
| Battle of Kernstown | Marker is on Opequon Church Lane (State Highway 706) 0.2 miles west of Valley Pike, on the right when traveling west. |
| General Daniel Morgan / Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Millwood Pike (U.S. 17 / 50) and Front Royal Pike (U.S. 522), on the right when traveling west on Millwood Pike. |
| Joist Hite and Braddock / Winchester | Marker is at the intersection of Berryville Avenue (State Highway 7) and Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Berryville Avenue. |
| Second Battle of Winchester | Marker is on Northwestern Pike (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east. |
| Third Battle of Winchester | Marker is on National Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling east. |
| First Battle of Winchester | Marker is on Valley Avenue (U.S. 11). |
| Opequon Presbyterian Church | American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site. Marker is on Opequon Church Lane, in the median. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font> |
| Opequon Presbyterian Church | Marker is on Opequon Church Lane (Virginia Route 706) 0.1 miles west of Rosewood Lane, on the left when traveling west. |
| Piccadilly's Public House | 125 East Piccadilly Street. Marker is on East Piccadilly Street (Virginia Route 7) just west of North Kent Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| Rouss City Hall Historical Tour | >>> Civil War Cannon, Stage Entrance, Arch & Cornerstone. Marker is at the intersection of North Cameron Street (U.S. 11/522) and Rouss Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Cameron Street. |