Woodstock, Virginia
Woodstock is a town of 5,871 people in Shenandoah County, Virginia, founded in 1761.
Why visit Woodstock
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Community Theater, Dr. Christian Hockman House, Lantz Hall and Seven Bends State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Woodstock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Woodstock
Woodstock is a town in and the county seat of Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Woodstock had a population of 5,807. Woodstock comprises 3.2 square miles of incorporated area of the town and is located along the "Seven Bends" of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. While some tourism references list Woodstock as the fourth oldest town in Virginia, the area was sparsely settled and perhaps platted in 1752 or shortly thereafter, but the town was actually established by charter in 1761.
From the Wikipedia article Woodstock, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Dr. Christian Hockman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Lantz Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Virginia, US
Shenandoah County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
County courthouse in Woodstock, United States of America
Woodstock Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district and old town in Woodstock, Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Seven Bends State Park
Park · 1.9 mi
State park in Virginia, United States
W.O. Riley Park
Park · 0.5 mi
W.O. Riley Park is located at 540 Park Avenue and has the following amenities: Basketball Court Batting Cage Gazebo and Bench Seating...
540 Park Avenue, Woodstock
Restaurants and cafes20
Asian Spice
Restaurant · Asian
914 South Main Street, Woodstock
Ben's Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 1.4 mi
476 North Main Street, Woodstock
Route 11 Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 1.0 mi
1296 South Main Street, Woodstock
Woodstock Cafe
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, American, Breakfast, Pastry · 0.9 mi
117 South Main Street, Woodstock
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
320 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock
10:00-22:00; 10:00-23:00 open "drive through"
8 more on the map.
History
The Town of Woodstock was established by charter in March 1761 as a part of what was then Frederick County. It was originally formed from a land grant from Lord Fairfax, and founded as Muellerstadt (Miller Town) in 1752 by founder Jacob Muller (or "Mueller"). The town's charter was sponsored by George Washington in Virginia's House of Burgesses. Woodstock has been the County Seat of Shenandoah County since Shenandoah County's formation in 1772.
From the History section of Woodstock, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
127 East High Street, Woodstock
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.9 mi
122 East Court Street, Woodstock
Woodstock Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
142 East Court Street, Woodstock
Woodstock United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
156 South Muhlenburg Street, Woodstock
Shopping10
Woodstock Do It Best Hardware
Hardware store · 1.3 mi
North Main Street, Woodstock
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare5
Shenandoah County Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
North Main Street, Woodstock
Map of Woodstock
77 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 | 2.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woodstock 2 Ne Hcn (3 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, 14 miles away.
- Edinburg 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Maurertown 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Mount Jackson 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Strasburg 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Basye 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Luray 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Middletown 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Front Royal 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- New Market 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Stanley 20 mi south, about 32 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
- 2019-07-19 13 09 19 View north across the town of Woodstock and northern Shenandoah County, Virginia from an airplane which recently took off from Washington Dulles International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LANTZ HALL, SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shenandoah County Courthouse Woodstock VA Nov 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Dr. Christian Hockman House, Edinburg, VA as seen from Rte 11, Kevin M. Byrne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCafeAndShoppes, DwayneP, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SE 10-20-22 Foggy River, vastateparksstaff, CC BY 2.0
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