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Winchester, Virginia

Winchester is an independent city located in the northwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the USA. The city's population was 26,203 according to the 2010 Census. Winchester is the county seat of Frederick County and the principal city of the Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV Combined Statistical Area.

Located at 39.1784, -78.1668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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First Battle of Winchester

The First Battle of Winchester, fought on May 25, 1862, in and around Frederick County, Virginia, and Winchester, Virginia, was a major victory in Confederate Army Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's Campaign through the Shenandoah Valley during the American Civil War. Jackson enveloped the right flank of the Union Army under Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks and pursued it as it fled across the Potomac River into Maryland.

Located at 39.1773, -78.1744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Second Battle of Winchester

The Second Battle of Winchester was fought between June 13 and June 15, 1863 in Frederick County and Winchester, Virginia as part of the Gettysburg Campaign during the American Civil War. As Confederate Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell moved down the Shenandoah Valley in the direction of Pennsylvania, his corps defeated the Union Army garrison commanded by Major General Robert H. Milroy, capturing Winchester and numerous Union prisoners.

Located at 39.1847, -78.1671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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James Wood High School

James Wood High School is located at the northern tip of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia and is a part of the Frederick County Public School system. It is located at 161 Apple Pie Ridge Road. James Wood High School was established in 1950 on Amherst Street as the high school for Frederick County, Virginia. It combined the students of five other high schools in the county: Gainesboro, Gore, Stonewall, Stephens City, and Middletown.

Located at 39.2143, -78.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1950, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Frederick County, Virginia, 1950 establishments in Virginia

John Handley High School

John Handley High School is an endowed public high school located in the city of Winchester, Virginia. It was founded by a grant from Judge John Handley, hence the school mascot, the Judges. Construction on Handley High School started in 1922, and continues to the present day. Recently, the school completed the final phase of its multimillion dollar renovation with the addition of an 8-lane track and a turf football field.

Located at 39.1779, -78.1761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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WXVA

WXVA (610 AM, stylized as wXva) is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Winchester, Virginia. Established in 1961 as WHPL, the station is currently owned and operated by Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC. WXVA broadcasts a full service format to the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Located at 39.1981, -78.2203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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