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Page County and the towns of Luray, Stanley and Shenandoah
all have a place in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the
formation of our great nation.
Page County was formed from parts of Shenandoah and Rockingham counties by
an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1831. Luray, the county
seat, was founded in 1812. Shenandoah, the southernmost town, was
established in 1884 and Stanley, near the center of the county, was
established in 1900.
Several National Historic Landmarks are found
in the county, including the original courthouse, the 18th century Mauck
Meeting House, Stevens cottage in Shenandoah, a nineteenth century reminder
of the county's railroad heritage, and several homes dating from the
mid-1700's.
See Historic Sites for more
details.
Luray Caverns, the largest and most popular in the east, was discovered in 1878. Each year, more than 500,000 visitors explore the
spectacular underground wonder and the adjacent Car and Carriage Caravan
of historic vehicles.
Go HERE for more details
Shenandoah National Park borders the county on the east and has 500 miles
of hiking trails encompassing over 196,000 acres of land. Luray is a
central gateway to the 106-mile historic Skyline Drive, which offers
magnificent panoramas to some two million visitors annually.
Go HERE for more details
Experience for yourself this fabled land known to its earliest inhabitants
as "Daughter of the Stars". Its history, natural beauty
and hospitality truly offer you a visit you will never forget! |
