Edinburg, Virginia
Edinburg is a town of 1,671 people in Shenandoah County, Virginia, founded in 1852.
Why visit Edinburg
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Campbell Farm and Dr. Christian Hockman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Edinburg
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About Edinburg
Edinburg is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Edinburg had a population of 1,178.
From the Wikipedia article Edinburg, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Campbell Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Dr. Christian Hockman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Edinburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Jacob Bowman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in rural south-central Shenandoah County, Virginia
John Miley Maphis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Lantz Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Wilkins Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
"Connections" The Shentel Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
500 Shentel Way, Edinburg
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Restaurants and cafes2
Bean's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue
117 South Main Street, Edinburg
Gas and EV charging2
History
The Bowman-Zirkle Farm, Campbell Farm, Clem-Kagey Farm, Edinburg Historic District, Edinburg Mill, Dr. Christian Hockman House, Lantz Mill, and John Miley Maphis House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Before becoming incorporated in 1852, Edinburg was also previously known by the names of Shryock and Stony Creek. The name "Shryock" was used by Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach in 1825 to describe Edinburg as he passed through the Shenandoah Valley.
From the History section of Edinburg, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Edinburg
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 23°F | 1.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 29°F | 2.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 38°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 31°F | 2.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Edinburg (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Shenandoah County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Front Royal-Warren County Airport (FRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Basye 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Broadway 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Front Royal 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Apple Mountain Lake 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Harrisonburg 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Winchester 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Belmont Estates 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Dayton 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Bridgewater 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Culpeper 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- EdinburgMill, DwayneP, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 989 Swover Creek Road, Edinburg VA, 2014-09-21, Kevin M. Byrne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Miley Maphis House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jacob Bowman House from the driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edinburg VA Historic District Sept 2013, Strawser, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campbell Farmhouse near Edinburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dr. Christian Hockman House, Edinburg, VA as seen from Rte 11, Kevin M. Byrne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lantz Mill, VA, 2005, Kevin M. Byrne, CC BY-SA 3.0
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