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Staunton is known for being the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. president, and as the home of Mary Baldwin University, historically a women's college. The city is also home to Stuart Hall, a private co-ed preparatory school, as well as the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind.
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Apr 8, 2024 · Staunton, city, seat (1738), of Augusta county (though administratively independent of it), north-central Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Shenandoah River, between Shenandoah National Park (east) and George Washington National Forest (west), 39 miles (63 km) northwest of Charlottesville.
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Staunton is a city in Virginia in the United States. At the 2020 United States Census, about 26,000 people lived in Staunton. Staunton is known for being the place where U.S. President Woodrow Wilson was born. Categories: Cities in Virginia. County seats in Virginia.
Learn about the history of Staunton, the Queen City of the Valley, from its settlement in 1732 to its role as the birthplace of 28th president Woodrow Wilson. Discover how Staunton became a transportation hub, a supply base, and a city manager model during the Civil War and beyond.
Although Staunton was founded in 1747, most buildings date from the “boom” years between 1870 and 1920. Downtown Staunton has one of Virginia’s finest collections of Victorian era architecture.
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