Historical collections of Virginia containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia : illustrated by over 100 engravings, giving views of the principal towns, seats of eminent men, public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, etc., etc. |
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WARREN.
Warren was formed in 1836, from Frederick and Shenandoah:
it is 20 miles long and 12 wide. The Shenandoah River runs
through it at the base of the Blue Ridge, and receives in its passage
the waters of its North Fork, which enters it from the west.
There is considerable mountain land in the SW. part of the county,
and the surface is generally hilly, yet there is much excellent soil.
5,627.
Front Royal, the county-seat, is 139 miles NW. of Richmond and
20 SE. of Winchester, between the Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge,
about a mile from the former. It was established in 1788, on 50
acres of land, the property of Solomon Vanmeter, James Moore,
Robert Haines, William Cunningham, Peter Halley, John Smith,
Allen Wiley, Original Wroe, George Chick, William Morris, and
Henry Trout; was laid into lots and streets, and Thomas Allen,
Robert Russell, William Headly, William Jennings, John Hickman,
Thomas Hand, and Thomas Buck, appointed trustees. The
town is neatly built, and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. It
contains 1 Presbyterian, 1 Baptist, and 1 Episcopal church, 5 mercantile
stores, and about 400 inhabitants. About 7 miles south of
this village is a copper-mine, which has recently been opened. It
is conducted with spirit, and promises to be valuable.
About three miles southwest of Front Royal is Allen's Cave. In
beauty and magnificence it is said to equal Weyer's Cave. It extends
about 1200 feet. The sparry incrustations and concretions
of "Sarah's Saloon," one of its principal apartments, presents a
gorgeous scene. Its innumerable cells and grottoes form a complete
labyrinth.
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