Fort Defiance, Virginia

Fort Defiance
Census-designated place
Fort Defiance

Location within the state of Virginia

Coordinates: 38°14′25″N 078°58′19″W / 38.24028°N 78.97194°WCoordinates: 38°14′25″N 078°58′19″W / 38.24028°N 78.97194°W
Country United States
State Virginia
County Augusta County
Elevation 1,286 ft (392 m)
Population (2002)[1]
  Total 780
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 24437
Area code(s) 540

Fort Defiance is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the StauntonWaynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Augusta Stone Church was established in the area now known as Fort Defiance in 1740. Local legend claims the church was used as a haven during the French and Indian War, when Augusta County was the western frontier for the country. The name Fort Defiance was not put on the community until the late 19th century.[1]

Sites of interest

Education

Fort Defiance is served by Augusta County Public Schools. Clymore Elementary School, Stewart Middle School and Fort Defiance High School are within the unincorporated area's boundaries.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Communities - Fort Defiance. News Leader. Staunton, VA.