Timeline
Heritage
The Road
112 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
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Historical Significance
Woodstock has been the county seat since
Shenandoah County was formed in 1772. The limestone
courthouse in the center of town, which was
designed by Thomas Jefferson, was visited by soldiers
from both sides during the Civil War. Currently this is
the oldest courthouse still in use west of the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
County Courthouse Today
The Town of Woodstock is located in Shenandoah County, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Woodstock has been the county seat since Shenandoah County was formed in 1772.
The limestone courthouse in the center of town, which was designed by Thomas Jefferson, was visited by soldiers from both sides during the Civil War, including Generals Banks, Fremont, Hunter, Sheridan, Ashby, Rosser, Imboden, Jones, Hampton, Gordon, Shield, Early and Ewell.
Currently this is the oldest courthouse still in use west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nearby history in the town includes Lawyers Row, the Wickham House, walking tours, and the Woodstock Museum.
Just one of the many stops along the Wilderness Road in Shenandoah County.
