Mount Jackson, Virginia
Mount Jackson is a town of 2,000 people in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Why visit Mount Jackson
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Meems Bottom Covered Bridge, Turkey Knob, Shenandoah Caverns and J.W.R. Moore 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 Mount Jackson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Jackson
Mount Jackson is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mount Jackson had a population of 1,961.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Jackson, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Museums and landmarks7
Shenandoah Caverns
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Cave in Virginia, United States
261 Caverns Road
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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J.W.R. Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Mount Jackson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Mount Jackson, Virginia, listed on the NRHP in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Kid's Cove Playground
Playground · 0.8 mi
The community park has three playground areas in close proximity. Includes swing sets, slides, ladders, and climbing structures.
Restaurants and cafes6
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.8 mi
5334 Main Street, Mt Jackson;Mount Jackson
Mo-Tu 09:00-21:00; We 08:00-21:00; Th-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
History
In 1739, attracted by rich valley land and abundant water supply, Benjamin Allen purchased a 400-acre tract at the confluence of Mill Creek and the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and established a grist mill by 1746. Soon other settlers and small mills followed. The village was known as Mount Pleasant. On January 28, 1826, an act of the General Assembly of Virginia changed the name of the village in honor of General Andrew Jackson, the hero of the War of 1812.
From the History section of Mount Jackson, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Mount Jackson United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
141 Orkney Drive, Mount Jackson
St. Mary's Pine Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.0 mi
7103 South Middle Road, Mount Jackson
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Massanutten Regional Governor'S School
School · 2.5 mi
150 Stonewall Lane, Quicksburg
Map of Mount Jackson
42 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 (6 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, 25 miles away.
- Edinburg 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Basye 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Luray 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Broadway 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Maurertown 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Elkton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Massanutten 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Harrisonburg 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Massanetta Springs 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Front Royal 28 mi northeast, about 45 min 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
- Mount Jackson Town Hall, Visitor Center, Museum, and Library, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-08-31 16 35 17 View north along Interstate 81 between Exit 269 and Exit 273 in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-08-31 16 40 40 View south along Interstate 81 between Exit 273 and Exit 269 in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 12 11 14 View west along Virginia State Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard) just west of U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 18 00 22 View north along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) at Virginia State Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard) in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 12 47 15 View north along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) at the east end of Virginia State Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard) in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-08-31 16 49 09 View north along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) at Virginia State Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard) in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 18 00 29 View north along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) between Virginia State Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard) and Bank Street in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-08-31 17 08 16 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) at Shannon Avenue in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-28 13 58 36 View east along Virginia State Route 263 (Orkney Grade) from the overpass for Interstate 81 in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-08-31 16 51 15 View east along Virginia State Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard) just east of Interstate 81 in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 18 00 38 View north along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) between Shannon Avenue and Orkney Drive in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church - Mount Jackson - 5, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church - Mount Jackson - 3, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church - Mount Jackson - 4, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church - Mount Jackson - 1, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church - Mount Jackson - 2, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church - Mount Jackson - 6, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Church - Mount Jackson - 5, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 12 09 58 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) between Bridge Street and Orkney Drive in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Church - Mount Jackson - 4, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Church - Mount Jackson - 1, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Church - Mount Jackson - 3, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Church - Mount Jackson - 2, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Twin Trees - Mount Jackson 2, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Twin Trees - Mount Jackson 3, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Twin Trees - Mount Jackson 1, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-19 12 09 54 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Main Street) at Bridge Street in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caverns, Odbake, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J.W.R. Moore House 02, GreyHoodieLady, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meems Bottom Bridge 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I 81 Interstate 81 - Virginia (4143984415), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20020400A CopyrightKilmer W, Miriamkilmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt Jackson VA USA Historic District Sept 2013, Strawser, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 5986 Main Street, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-28 14 01 28 View west along Virginia State Route 263 (Orkney Grade) from the overpass for Interstate 81 in Rinkerton, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEARCH Thrift Shop, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 5976 Main Street, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 5944-5968 Main Street, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Church cemetery - 6, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
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