Bergton, Virginia

Bergton
—  Unincorporated community  —
Bergton
Location in Virginia
Coordinates:
Country  United States
State Virginia
County Rockingham County

Bergton is an unincorporated community located in Rockingham County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is located in George Washington National Forest, northeast of Timberville near the state border with West Virginia.[1]

History

In 1936, the village along with Cootes Store was affected by the Great Flood. The flood washed away many barns, cottages and other features in the area.[2]

References

  1. ^ Google. Google Maps (Map). 
  2. ^ "Daily News Record". FLOOD AT BERGTON AND COOTES STORE HIGHEST RECORDED. 1936. http://www.cootes.com/1936_flood.html. Retrieved December 15, 2010.