People and Places of Clarke County under the Horseshoe Curve
Robert M. McLaughry moved from Loudoun County to Clarke's Horseshoe Curve area and runs a long day restaurant with his wife and daughter. Jody Leso praises the locale while Thomas Leso values safety over urban life. Millwood postmistress Lesta Hummer enjoys Clarke's pleasant living and bonus duties. Melvin Dixon travels but calls Clarke home, managing Honeywells horses and seasonal Minnesota stabling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. McLaughry
Loudoun County
Clarke
Horseshoe Curve
Rt. 7
McLaughry
Thomas Leso
Clarke County
Mrs. Leso
Millwood
Lesta Hummer
Residents praise Berryville area in group quotes
A collection of Berryville residents from Clarke County share positive views on living in the area. Narrators include Nancy Alcom Brack of Swan Avenue and others from Berryville, White Post, and nearby towns, noting climate, community, church ties, and long-term residence.
Clarke County Stays Rural Amid Growth Pressures
Clarke County remains committed to a rural character as Mountain views, the Shenandoah River, and farmland define the landscape. The Master Plan limits high density development, flood plain restrictions and strict soil rules to protect groundwater and guide slow growth. New residents from Shenandoah Retreat and Shenandoah Farms bring diverse views, yet officials aim to keep development managed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Rt. 7
Shenandoah Retreat
Rt. 50
Shenandoah Farms
Shenandoah River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jody Leso
Boyce
Leso
California
Utah
New York
Texas
Iowa
New Jersey
North Dakota
Fairfax
Melvin Dixon
Minnesota
Blue Ridge
Dixon
Honeywells
Huntover Farm
Here
Nancy Alcombrack
Swan Ave
Berryville
Donald W. Zombro
Winchester
Zombres
Crum’s Acres
Crum’s Methodist Church
David John Wright
Paris
Lucy
White Post
Henry Allen
Bundy St
Pye
James H. Ashby Sr
Boom Road
J.F. Olcott
Grace Episcopal Church
Star
Washington
Virginia
Loudoun
Rosemont
Nevar Berryville
Old Chapel
Saratoga
Daniel Morgan
Greenway Court Area
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!