Harrisonburg
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N 38° 26.961 W 078° 52.135
17S E 685965 N 4257824
Court Square in Harrisonburg.
Waymark Code: WM15ZN
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2007
Views: 47
Here Thomas Harrison and wife deeded land for the Rockingham County buildings, August 5, 1779. The same act established both Louisville, KY and Harrisonburg May, 1780. Named for its founder, the town was also known as Rocktown. It was incorporated in 1849. In its vicinitybattles were foughtin 1852 and 1864. The present courthouse was built in 1897. Harrisonburg became a city in 1916.
Marker Number: A33
Marker Title: Harrisonburg
Marker Location: Court Square
County or Independent City: Harrisonburg
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation Commission
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