Welcome to Middlebrook ...
Middlebrook is located in Augusta County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Middlebrook, you might consider that their post office opened in 1800.
Middlebrook is 1,850 feet [564 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Middlebrook lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Middlebrook: (540)
The ZIP code for Middlebrook: 24459<3>
Communities Also Named Middlebrook ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Middlebrook - they are located in Arkansas, Maryland (2), North Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Middlebrook.
Communities near Middlebrook ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Middlebrook.
- Staunton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staunton
- Staunton is located in Staunton City
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,190 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Staunton <4>
- Waynesboro
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesboro
- Waynesboro is located in Waynesboro City
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,741 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynesboro <4>
- Craigsville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigsville
- Craigsville is located in Augusta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 942 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Craigsville <4>
- Goshen
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
- Goshen is located in Rockbridge County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goshen <4>
- Arbor Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbor Hill
- Arbor Hill is located in Augusta County
- Greenville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
- Greenville is located in Augusta County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <4>
- Newport
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
- Newport is located in Augusta County
- Pond Gap ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Spottswood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spottswood
- Spottswood is located in Augusta County
- Jolivue
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolivue
- Jolivue is located in Augusta County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Middlebrook. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Middlebrook.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Middlebrook. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Middlebrook.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Middlebrook. See our Newspapers Page for Middlebrook.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Middlebrook ...
Looking for more information about Middlebrook? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Middlebrook, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Middlebrook.
Adding Middlebrook to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Middlebrook in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Middlebrook was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Middlebrook post office opened in 1800.
We also found Middlebrook in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (1803).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Middlebrook.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Middlebrook. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Augusta County: www.co.augusta.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Augusta, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Middlebrook - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Middlebrook). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Middlebrook or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |