Historic Figures of Jefferson County
The history of Jefferson County is replete with connections to many men and women who played a significant role in exploring, establishing, and developing an “American” presence in the “Valley of Virginia,” as the Shenandoah Valley was known during Colonial times. In this section we provide links to brief biographies of several of these historic figures and encourage you to explore in more detail the heritage of these people and their families who not only greatly influenced county life in their times but whose echoes of spirit, accomplishment, and action continue to ring throughout the valley. Note: All images are in the public domain worldwide due to the date of death of its author, or due to its date of publication.
