Winchester, City of
Established: 1752
Town Incorporated: 1779
City Incorporated: 1874
Town Incorporated: 1779
City Incorporated: 1874
The City of Winchester, in Frederick County, was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874. It was enlarged by annexation from Frederick County in 1970. Its area is 9 square miles. The population is 23,585 according to the 2000 census.
Original Records at The Library of Virginia: Yes
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