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Quicksburg, Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Shenandoah
Area
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Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
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FIPS code 51-04928

Quicksburg is a small community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called a CDP. This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official town or city.

History and Landmarks

Quicksburg has some interesting historical buildings. These buildings help us learn about the past.

Historic Buildings

Two important buildings in Quicksburg are the Benjamin Wierman House and Zirkle Mill. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the U.S. that are important for history, architecture, or archeology. Being on this list helps protect them.

School Names

In 2024, the school board in Shenandoah County made a decision about school names. They voted to change the names of Ashby-Lee Elementary and Stonewall Jackson High schools back to their original names. These names are linked to the American Civil War. The names had been changed in 2020. This decision in Quicksburg was notable because it was the first time a school district in the country had restored such names after removing them.

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