Shannondale

Shannondale is an unincorporated Community, originally conceived as a Summer vacation destination for the urban dwellers of the D.C. Metropolitan Area.  It is nestled on 5000 acres between the Shenandoah River and the Appalachian Trail on the western slope of the Blue Ridge Mountain.

The name Shannondale first appeared in public records in January, 1740.  It referred to a 29,120-acre parcel conveyed by Lord Thomas Fairfax to his nephew William Fairfax which contained the once world renowned spa and resort, Shannondale Springs.

The Community contains almost 80 miles of roads and is now home to 1500 resident families living in harmony with the Mountain flora and fauna.