Neersville, Virginia facts for kids
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Neersville, Virginia
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 Neersville, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Neersville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Neersville, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Loudoun |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Neersville is a small, quiet unincorporated community located in northwestern Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It's nestled in a beautiful area called "Between the Hills," right at the base of Short Hill Mountain. This community is known for being the birthplace of Confederate soldier John Mobberly.
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History of Neersville
How Neersville Got Its Name
The name Neersville comes from two brothers, Conrad and William Neer. They were the first people to lease and then own land in this area back in the 1770s. Their official land ownership began in 1786.
Early Days and Growth
The village started to form around the Neer family farms in 1834. This was when the Lutheran Church received a small piece of land. They used it to build St. Paul's Church. Just five years later, a post office opened in the village. They named it Neersville, and it became an important center for the "Between the Hills" area.
Neersville continued to grow before the Civil War. By 1850, it had two mills: one for sawing wood and one for grinding grain. However, because the Piney Run stream didn't always have a lot of water, only one mill could work at a time.
Neersville During the Civil War
The village faced some challenges during the Civil War. The bridge across the Potomac River was burned. This bridge was very important because it connected Neersville to Harpers Ferry. From Harpers Ferry, people could reach the outside world using the B&O Railroad and the C&O Canal. Even though both armies occupied the village at different times, no major battles took place there.
Life After the War
After the Civil War, Neersville began to thrive again. New roads helped connect the village to other places. Sagle Road was opened, linking Neersville to the Charles Town Pike (now Route 9). Nathaniel Prince Road also opened, connecting the village to Lovettsville by crossing Short Hill. By 1885, the village even had its own school.
Challenges in the 20th Century
The 20th century brought difficulties for Neersville. The number of people living there started to decrease. The school closed its doors in 1930, and the general store shut down in 1956. By October 1970, even St. Paul's Church had closed.
Also, Nathaniel Prince Road was never made into a county road. This meant it wasn't regularly maintained for cars. As a result, the village became cut off from Lovettsville.
Modern Day Neersville
Today, Neersville has a volunteer fire department that helps keep the community safe. The Loudoun County library also sends a library bus to the village once a month, bringing books and resources to residents.
Local News
- Purcellville Gazette - a weekly newspaper that covers local news.
