Cross Junction, Virginia facts for kids
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Cross Junction, Virginia
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 Cross Junction, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Cross Junction, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22625
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| GNIS feature ID | 1477234 |
Cross Junction is a small, unincorporated community located in northern Frederick County, Virginia, United States. An unincorporated community is like a neighborhood that isn't officially a city or town. Cross Junction is found where a main road, North Frederick Pike (U.S. Highway 522), crosses Collinsville Road. The area also includes the homes around Lake Holiday to the south.
Exploring Cross Junction's Past and Land
Cross Junction is a place with a rich history and natural beauty. The area has many streams and springs that are filled by rain.
Who Lived Here First?
This land was traditionally home to the Native American Shawnee tribe. They had a settlement and a meeting place at a spot called Shawnee Springs.
Early European Settlers
Later, in the 1700s, European-American communities began to form here. Some of the old farms in the area are still owned by the families of these early settlers. Even George Washington, a famous historical figure, visited and surveyed this land a long time ago.
