Shannondale, West Virginia
Shannondale is a community of 3,465 people in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Why visit Shannondale
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hopewell, The Hermitage and Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Shannondale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shannondale
Shannondale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,487 (up from 3,358 at the 2010 census).
From the Wikipedia article Shannondale, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Hopewell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic site in Millville, West Virginia
The Hermitage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
The Rocks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Shannondale Springs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Where to stay1
Blackburn Trail Center
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
PATC work center and recreation site/camping/primitive cabin/water/solar shower/
34899 Appalachian Trail Road
History
Originally conceived as a respite from the city to be used in the Spring and Summer by urbanites occupying vacation cottages. Shannondale is nestled between the Shenandoah River and the Appalachian Trail on the western slope of the Blue Ridge Mountain. The name Shannondale first appears in public records in January 1740. It referred to a 29,120-acre (118 km2) parcel conveyed by Lord Thomas Fairfax to his nephew William Fairfax which contained the spa and resort of Shannondale Springs.
From the History section of Shannondale, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Shannondale
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Purcellville Hcn (7 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
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-07-23: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
High View Farm Airport (61VA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Charles Town 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Purcellville 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Ranson 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Bolivar 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Berryville 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Lovettsville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Brunswick 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Leesburg 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Point of Rocks 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Inwood 16 mi northwest, about 26 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
- Chew's Hermitage, Nyttend, Public domain
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