Gore, Virginia facts for kids
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Gore, Virginia
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 Gore, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Gore, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22637
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| GNIS feature ID | 1467267 |
Gore is a small place in western Frederick County, Virginia, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but a community that's part of the larger county. You can find it off the Northwestern Turnpike on Gore Road, west of Winchester. Gore is located in a pretty area called the Back Creek valley. Sometimes, people used to call this area "Back Creek".
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What Makes Gore Special?
Gore might be a small community, but it has some interesting features.
Railroad Connection
The Winchester and Western Railroad ends its journey in Gore. This railroad helps move goods and materials.
Local Industry
Gore is also where a company called Unimin Corporation has a plant. This plant is important for the local economy.
Famous Birthplace
Gore is known as the birthplace of the famous American author Willa Cather. She wrote many well-known books and stories.
Historic Places to See
Several historic sites in Gore are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that are protected and preserved.
- Sunrise (built in 1815)
- Willa Cather Birthplace (also known as the Rachel E. Boak House, built in 1850)
- Willow Shade (also known as the Willa Cather House, built in 1851)
