Strasburg, Virginia

Strasburg, Virginia
Town
Front and western side of the former Strasburg Stone and Earthenware Manufacturing Company (now Strasburg Museum)
Front and western side of the former Strasburg Stone and Earthenware Manufacturing Company (now Strasburg Museum)
Flag of Strasburg, Virginia
Flag
Official seal of Strasburg, Virginia
Seal
Nickname: 
Pot Town[1]
Strasburg is located in Virginia
Strasburg
Strasburg
Location of Strasburg in Virginia
Coordinates: 38°59′26″N 78°21′31″W / 38.99056°N 78.35861°W / 38.99056; -78.35861
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyShenandoah
Founded1761
Incorporated1871
Founded byPeter Stover
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorBrandy Hawkins Boies
 • Town ManagerWaverly Coggsdale
 • Council
Members' List
  • • Dane Hooser
  • • Brad Stover
  • • Andrew Lowder
  • • AD Carter IV
  • • Ashleigh Kimmons
  • • Emily Reynolds
  • • Doreen Ricard
  • • Christie Monahan
Area
[2]
 • Total4.11 sq mi (10.65 km2)
 • Land4.07 sq mi (10.54 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
578 ft (176 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total7,083
 • Density1,739.9/sq mi (671.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00
ZIP Code
22657
Area code540
FIPS code51-76000[4]
GNIS feature ID1487663[5]
Websitewww.strasburgva.com

Strasburg /ˈstrɑːzbɜːrɡ/ is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States, which was founded in 1761 by Peter Stover. It is the largest town by population in the county and is known for its grassroots art culture, pottery, antiques, and American Civil War history.[6] The population was 7,083 at the 2020 census.[3]

  1. ^ "Preserve America Community". PreserveAmerica.gov. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Strasburg town, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "About the Town/History – Town of Strasburg". Town of Strasburg. Archived from the original on September 13, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.