The Town of Woodstock is nestled in Shenandoah County, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia.  We are located within 90 miles of the Nation's Capital and within 160 miles of Virginia's Capitol, Richmond. Nearby cities include Harrisonburg (35 miles) and Winchester (30 miles).

The Town was established by charter in March of 1761 as a part of what was then Frederick County. The Town was originally formed by a land grant from Lord Fairfax, and founded as Muellerstadt (Miller Town) in 1752 after founder Jacob Miller.  The Town's charter was sponsored by George Washington in Virginia's House of Burgesses.  More...