Place:Shockeysville, Frederick, Virginia, United States

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NameShockeysville
TypeInhabited place
Coordinates39.383°N 78.233°W
Located inFrederick, Virginia, United States
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Shockeysville is an unincorporated community in northern Frederick County, Virginia, United States. It is the northernmost community in the state.

Shockeysville is located at the junction of Shockeysville (VA 671) and Holiday (VA 691) Roads on Winding Ridge southwest of Shockeys Knob (1873 feet/571 meters) on Sleepy Creek Mountain. The community and the knob are both named for the Shockey's, a prevalent family in the area.

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Historic sites

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  • Shockeysville United Methodist Church
  • Maggie Shockey's Old Homestead
  • The Shockey's of America 1737-2000 Time Capsule
  • Shockey's Knoll
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