Current NoticesThe Town of Edinburg will post important information and notices here, please check back regularly.Town Council Meetings: The Edinburg Town Council will hold the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chamber at Edinburg Town Hall. The Agenda will be added to this site on or about July 1st and can be found by clicking on the Agenda key on the Town Government page. To view the Ordinance to adopt the 2008-2009 Budget, click on the link below. The Proposed 2008-2009 Budget is available for viewing by clicking on the link below. The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Town of Edinburg is available for viewing by clicking the link below. IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED YOUR TOWN DECAL, PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID BEING FINED. THE TOWN OF EDINBURG STILL REQUIRES A TOWN VEHICLE DECAL. IF YOU OWE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, THEY MUST BE PAID BEFORE YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR DECAL. The Historic Guidelines and Ordinances are now online for viewing. Please use the 'click here' link below to access. The Recycling Schedule for 2008 can be accessed by clicking on the 'click here' notation below.
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Welcome to Edinburg. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and situated in central Shenandoah County, Edinburg, incorporated in 1852, exemplifies the quaint, small town atmosphere of the valley. Along its streets are antique, craft, and gift shops as well as art galleries. A great time to visit Edinburg would be the third weekend in September when the Town holds its Edinburg Ole' Time Festival.
Edinburg was settled in the latter part of the 18th century by Germans and Swiss whom the rich soil, beautiful countryside and plentiful water of the Shenandoah River and Stony Creek attracted. Edinburg was first named Shryock (after a settler) and then 'Edenburg' a reference to the Garden of Eden. In the early 1800's Philip Grandstaff settled on Stony Creek. Grandstaff built a gun factory that made guns for the War of 1812. On that site a roller mill was built in 1848 by his son, George. Scots-Irish settled here to work the iron furnaces and Union Forge. Edinburg, a name changed by the federals was incorporated in 1852. Edinburg was the site of 12 skirmishes during the Civil War and the mill escaped Sheridan's torch by the efforts of two local girls. The 1870's brought a revival of trade and the town was prosperous and lively. Edinburg was the mecca for the nearby CCC
boys. However, Edinburg did not continue to grow as a commercial center. Consequently, the Town has retained much of its 19th century charm with lovely Victorian homes. Distinctive Edinburg architectural features include unusual porches, beautifully crafted hand-carved woodwork and locally crafted stone walls. The Town boasts an interesting museum in the Edinburg Mill.
