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Staunton Spectator, and General Advertiser, 1836-1849

Staunton, Virginia, United States

Located in in Augusta County, Staunton was the geographical center of Virginia prior to West Virginia becoming a state. Known as the “Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley,” Staunton is famed for its Romanesque Revival architecture and was fortunate to avoid burning during the Civil War. The Staunton Spectator and the Stauton Spectator and Vindicator have an intriguing history spanning nearly a century. Published weekly from 1823 through 1916, save for a few months, the papers covered much local news and witnessed dynamic changes during their tenure. Most notable were the splitting of the Uni…

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