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Winchester, founded in 1744, is the oldest Virginia city west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located at the northern entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, the City encompasses 9.3 square miles and is the medical, industrial, commercial and agricultural center for the surrounding areas. The City has a population of approximately 28,000 residents.

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City of Winchester, Virginia
Rouss City Hall 15 North Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601

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Phone: (540) 667-1815

Fax: (540) 722-3409

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