Shenandoah, Virginia
Shenandoah is a town of 2,888 people in Page County, Virginia, founded in 1837.
Why visit Shenandoah
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Harnsberger Farm and Shenandoah Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Shenandoah
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shenandoah
Shenandoah is a town in Page County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,486 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Shenandoah, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Harnsberger Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Shenandoah Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Shenandoah Land and Improvement Company Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Welfley-Shuler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship7
First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ
Church · 0.5 mi
312 3rd Street, Shenandoah
Shopping2
History
The town was founded in 1837 by two brothers, Daniel and Henry Forrer, who settled in the area to take advantage of the natural resources found in and around Shenandoah. The natural resources included extensive iron ore deposits, hardwood, high-grade limestone, and waterpower. The proximity to the South Fork of the Shenandoah River was also a great benefit and was later used by the Forrers to transport iron ore and other commodities produced by the Shenandoah Iron Works to broader markets downstream.
On February 20, 1838, the Forrers established the first post office in Shenandoah under the name Shenandoah Iron Works with Henry Forrer being the postmaster. Development of the town ensued thereafter with houses, businesses, and industries developed astride of the Shenandoah River. The Shenandoah Iron Works, which was owned and operated by Daniel and Henry Forrer, was also located along the riverbanks. Ten houses were built facing the river in the Furnace Hollow section of town by a man named Mr. Pee Dee, hence, the name of this section of town today. Other historical structures were also built including Stephens Cottage, the South Fork House, Mt. Lebanon United Church at Comertown, and the Old Verbena Mill in Verbena, just south of town off Route 340.
From the History section of Shenandoah, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Shenandoah
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 54°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 52°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Big Meadows (10 mi away), rain and snow from Shenandoah 1.4 N, 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
Page County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Elkton 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Massanutten 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- McGaheysville 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- New Market 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Massanetta Springs 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Broadway 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Harrisonburg 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Luray 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Belmont Estates 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Mount Jackson 17 mi north, about 28 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
- DowntownShenandoah, Waldo Jaquith from Charlottesville, VA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harnsberger Farm houses DxO, Nyttend, Public domain
- Welfley–Shuler House near Shenandoah, facade view, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shenandoah Land and Improvement Company Office, view 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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