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Greene County was established in 1838 from Orange County. The county is named for American Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. Standardsville gets roughly 41 inches of rain per year and 14 inches of snowfall. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is approximately 99. On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in our community. The July high is around 75 degrees and January low is 18.

Looking for outdoor recreation? With Shenandoah National Park, the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Mountains as our neighbors, you will be hard-pressed to find a better spot to experience nature at its most abundant. Our community is home to several bed & breakfasts, including The Lafayette Inn, South River Country Inn, Mountain Valley Farm and Blue Ridge Mountain Inn. There are numerous others within a short drive of Stanardsville. World-class vineyards, fine restaurants, family diners, historical landmarks and shopping centers that offer everything from the very necessary to the unique round out our varied community. Every September, the sights and sounds of the Civil War echo across the fields of Greene County as history buffs reenact the Battles of Standardsville and Rio Hill. Enjoy an authentic small-town-America 4th of July parade in our historic downtown. Experience the fun and back-home warmth of a real, rural county fair and its people. The fair ends on Saturday with a rip-roaring demolition derby. Standardsville has history, charm, a growing population and no lack of things to experience. Stop by our United Country office, and let us share our community with you.

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