Fort Defiance, Virginia


Fort Defiance is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Staunton-Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

was established in the area now known as Fort Defiance in 1740. Local legend claims the church was used as a haven during the French and Indian War, when Augusta County was the western frontier for the country. The name Fort Defiance was not put on the community until the late 19th century.

Sites of interest

Fort Defiance is served by Augusta County Public Schools. Clymore Elementary School, Stewart Middle School and Fort Defiance High School are within the unincorporated area's boundaries.