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Harrisonburg, Virginia

Located in Harrisonburg (independent), Virginia, Harrisonburg was founded in 1780. James Madison University is here — Go Dukes. In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Founded 1780 | Population 55,000 | Peak 55,000 (2024) | County Harrisonburg (independent)

Top 10 Most Important Events for Harrisonburg, Virginia

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1780 Founded: Shenandoah Valley.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Harrisonburg's character and economy.
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1908 JMU: James Madison University.
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1990 Economic Development: Harrisonburg grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Harrisonburg continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Harrisonburg

Jan 1, 1970
SPLC Indicted on Fraud Charges: Justice Department Alleges Civil Rights Group Funded Informants Inside Hate Organizations It Publicly Denounced
The Southern Poverty Law Center, long celebrated as a leading watchdog against white supremacist and extremist groups, was hit wit…
Jan 1, 1970
Dad And Son Charged With 216 Counts Of Incest, Pay The Price
A father and son in West Virginia has been charged with over 216 counts of incest, sexual assault and sexual abuse that involved t…
Jan 1, 1970
Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Will Become Law West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia – On May 12, 2016, a controversial bill allowing residents to carry concealed firearms without a permi…
Jan 1, 1970
West Virginia House Delegates Passes Contested Voter Id Requirements
Charleston, West Virginia – On May 11, 2016, the West Virginia House of Delegates gave the green light to a controversial bill t…
Jan 1, 1970
Coroner Virginia Tv Journalists Shot Both Head and Body
Virginia — On March 14, 2016, a coroner’s report shed light on the brutal details of a shooting that had shocked the natio…
Jan 1, 1970
Hillary Clinton Confident Shell Lock Democratic Nomination
Washington, March 1, 2016 – Hillary Clinton was riding high on a wave of primary wins as Super Tuesday wrapped up, boldly declar…

Complete Historical Timeline

1780 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1908 Culture
JMU
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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James Madison University is here — Go Dukes.
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In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Independent city — not part of any county.
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Harrisonburg is located in Harrisonburg (independent), Virginia.
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Harrisonburg was founded in 1780.

Famous People from Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Ralph Sampson
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Kristi Toliver
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Jan 27, 1987 · Age 39
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Dan Forest
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