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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Staunton Augusta County, Virginia Zip Code The Virginia state capital is Richmond. What would you like to know about Staunton Statistics & Facts Location History & History-related items City Attractions Staunton Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Staunton Libraries. Zip Codes 24401, 24402, 24407 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Staunton is approximately 23,853 (2000). The approximate number of families is 9,676 (2000). The amount of land area in Staunton is 51.182 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Staunton to Washington DC is 126 miles. The distance to the Virginia state capital is 99 miles. (as the crow flies) Staunton is positioned 38.15 degrees north of the equator and 79.06 degrees west of the prime meridian. Staunton elevation is 1,382 feet above sea level. Staunton miscellany. Return to Index Location Staunton location: in northern Virginia near Stuarts Draft and Waynesboro in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Staunton is an independent city, not associated with any county, though in the Augusta County area. Return to Index History & History Related Items Staunton history: Settled by John Lewis in 1732, Staunton is one of the oldest cities west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was named for the wife of Gov. William Gooch, Lady Rebecca Staunton. It was laid out in 1747. It grew to about 1,000 residents by 1800. Rail service came to town in 1854 and aided its continued growth. The Civil War didn't hurt the town much, so many of its old buildings remain intact today. Return to Index Attractions Staunton attractions: Museum of American Frontier Culture PHone: 540-332-7850 A living history facility with working farms of the 17th through the 19th centuries. Be educated by costumed interpreters about life in Germany, Northern Ireland and England before the immigration to America began. The American Farm shows the influence of these European areas on the life in America. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum Coalter and Frederick Sts. PHone: 540-885-0897 Toll-free: 888-496-6376 The birthplace and the museum were built in 1846 and 1855 respectively. His father, Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, and family, lived in the manse for the Greek Revival First Presbyterian Church when his son, Woodrow Wilson, was born. Now you may see family memorabilia along with furnishings. A highlight is Wilson's favorite limousine, a 1919 Pierce Arrow. Outdoor gardens and walkways surround the area. Jumbo - the 1911 pumper fire engine on display at the Staunton Fire Station. "NOTED NOTABLES" Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson one of eight Virginia-born US Presidents. See information on his birthplace and museum above. The Statler Brothers - country music stars grew up here in Staunton. Their former schoolhouse displays memorabilia of thier career. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Virginia To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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