History

200 Years Young

Page County and the Town of Luray all have a place in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the formation of our Great Nation.

Page County was formed from parts of Shenandoah and Rockingham counties by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1831.  Luray, the county seat, was founded in 1812.

Several National Historic Landmarks are found in the county, including the original courthouse, the 18th century Mauck Meeting House, Stevens cottage in Shenandoah, a nineteenth century reminder of the county’s railroad heritage, and several homes dating from the mid-1700′s.

Luray Caverns, the largest and most popular in the east, was discovered in 1878.  Each year, more than 500,000 visitors explore the spectacular underground wonder and the adjacent Car and Carriage Caravan of historic vehicles. The newest attraction is the Luray Valley Museum depicting the area when first settled.

Shenandoah National Park borders the county on the east and has 500 miles of hiking trails encompassing over 196,000 acres of land.  Luray is a central gateway to the 106-mile historic Skyline Drive, which offers magnificent panoramas to some two million visitors annually.

Experience for yourself this fabled land known to its earliest inhabitants as “Daughter of the Stars”.  Its history, natural beauty and hospitality truly offer you a visit you will never forget!