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Frederick County, Virginia


Jun 17, 1730

First land grants in Frederick County, Virginia, were given to John and Isaac Van Meter

1732

Joist Hite led party of 16 families into the lower Shenandoah Valley

Other events that happened on or around 1732

Nov 12, 1738

Frederick County,Virginia, was created

Other events that happened on or around November 12, 1738

1752

Frederick Town renamed Winchester

Other events that happened on or around 1752

1753

Frederick was divided into two counties

Other events that happened on or around 1753

1772

Berkeley County was created from part of Frederick County

Other events that happened on or around 1772

1778

Dunmore, the southern end of Frederick County, was renamed Shenandoah

Other events that happened on or around 1778

1863

Frederick County citizens voted not to become part of West Virginia

Other events that happened on or around 1863


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