The American Indian translation of "Shenandoah" is
beautiful daughter of the stars, a name aptly describing Shenandoah County and its string of small towns lining Route 11 like constellation points. These historic towns, each with a distinct history and friendly personality all its own, are entertaining stopping points in this river valley rich with natural beauty and attractions. Residents and visitors to Shenandoah County enjoy historic battlefields, museums, caverns, vineyards, golf and ski resorts, a national forest, and the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. Three universities - James Madison, Shenandoah, and Eastern Mennonite University - and Bridgewater College are within commuting distance.
Newcomers to Shenandoah County will find a variety of housing options to suit every need, from modest bungalows to 100 year old mansions in town, spacious contemporaries in subdivisions or on private country lots, and farmhouses on acreage to accommodate a hobby farm or large scale livestock production. But no matter where in the county one chooses to live, natural beauty and neighborly hospitality will abound.
