Rockingham County Map, Virginia
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Rockingham County, Virginia
Rockingham County is right in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley. It’s one of Virginia’s top agricultural producers. Endless fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon.
The county surrounds the independent city of Harrisonburg, home to James Madison University. Massanutten Resort is a four-season playground for skiers and golfers.
The Rockingham County Fair is one of Virginia’s largest. Shenandoah National Park’s southern entrance is in the county. The views from Skyline Drive are unreal. Dayton, a small town in the county, has a thriving Mennonite community. Their handmade furniture is highly sought after.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rockingham County |
| County Seat | Harrisonburg |
| Population | Approximately 85,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Elkton, Dayton, Broadway |
| Interstates and Highways | I-81, US-11, US-33, US-340 |
| FIPS Code | 51-165 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 853 sq mi (Land: 849 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pendleton County, West Virginia (West), Hardy County, West Virginia (North), Shenandoah County (Northeast), Page County (East), Greene County (Southeast), Albemarle County (Southeast), Augusta County (Southwest), Harrisonburg City (Enclaved) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.4993° N, 78.8774° W |
| Etymology | Named after Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham |
| Major Landmarks | Massanutten Resort, Shenandoah National Park, James Madison University |
| Website | Rockingham County Website |
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