VA-Z283 Frederick County

Marker text: FREDERICK COUNTY

Area 485 Square Miles

Formed in 1738 from Orange, and named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, father of King George III. Several battles were fought in the vicinity of Winchester, 1862-1864.

Virginia Conservation Commission, 1947.

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Location: VA Rt. 55 (eastbound) at the Shenandoah and Frederick county line., Frederick County, Virginia

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