Middlebrook, Virginia facts for kids

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CDP
Middlebrook Location in Virginia
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Augusta
Population  (2010)
• Total	213
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	24459
FIPS code	51-51432
GNIS feature ID	2584881

Middlebrook is a small community located in Augusta County, Virginia. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.

History of Middlebrook

The village of Middlebrook was started in 1799. It was founded by settlers from Scotland, Ireland, and Germany. The village grew along Middlebrook Road. By 1851, this road was an important route for stagecoaches. It was a main way to travel to the city of Staunton.

By the late 1800s, Middlebrook was a busy farming community. It became very important in Augusta County. However, when new railroads were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Middlebrook's importance changed. The railroads made other towns more important for trade. Because of this, Middlebrook stopped growing as much.

Today, the buildings in Middlebrook show what a village looked like a long time ago. They are like a window into the late 19th century. Several places in Middlebrook are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Middlebrook Historic District, Middlebrook Schools, A. J. Miller House, Henry Mish Barn, and Maple Front Farm. These places are protected because they are important to history.

People Living in Middlebrook

The number of people living in Middlebrook has changed over time. In 2010, there were 213 people. By 2020, the population was 184. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.

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