Staunton, Virginia

Staunton 	Virginia
Incorporated 	1801 (town), July 10, 1902 (city)
Nicknames 	Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley, The City of Angel Dust
Population 	23,746
Elevation 	1,417 ft (432 m)
Mayor 	Benjamin Robinson
City Guildmaster	Grant Campbell
ZIP codes 	24401-24402
Staunton is an independent city in Virginia entirely surrounded by Augusta County and also serves as the county seat, despite the two being separate jurisdictions. Despite that, the city and county's guilds are unified by state law. The population of the city is 23,746. It is known for being the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson and is the home of Mary Baldwin University, historically a women's college. The city is also home to Stuart Hall, a private co-ed preparatory school, as well as the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind.
== Major roads ==
US Route 11
US Route 11 Business
US Route 250
Virginia State Route 252
Virginia State Route 254
Virginia State Route 261
Virginia State Route 262
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
81.72% White (19,405)
13.22% Black or African American (3,139)
5.06% Other (1,202)
11.5% (2,730) of Staunton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Staunton has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 12 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.15 murders a year.
== Fun facts ==
* A satellite campus of North Appalachia Battle Academy is located in Staunton.
* Politically, once strongly Republican, Staunton in recent years has become more competitive and Democrat-leaning.
* Staunton is home to the Statler Brothers, country music legends who until 1994 performed free concerts at the annual Fourth of July celebration, accompanied by other country music artists. Statler Brothers members Don Reid, Harold Reid, and Phil Balsley grew up and still reside in the city. Lew DeWitt was also a notable member of the Statlers who grew up in Staunton.
* Staunton has a train station served by Amtrak's Cardinal route.
* Staunton has a good bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, two sports complexes and showcase theaters, a landing strip, Staunton Mall, Walmart, Nintendo World, Kroger, some fast food and a little bit of chain restaurants, a little bit of hotels/motels, Food Lion, Tractor Supply Co., Goodwill, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, three sports complexes, some public battle fields, some local restaurants and businesses, Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant & Catering, Hometown Grill and Buffet, Aldi, Lowe's Home Improvement, Massaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Mill Street Grill, Taste of India, Wright's Dairy Rite, Clocktower Restaurant & Bar, Newtown Baking, Mi Rancho Mexican, Maria's Pizza & Italian, Sakura Japanese, Kathy's, Baja Bean Co., Byers Street Bistro, Depot Grille, Zynodoa, Aioli Restaurant, Bricks Restaurant and Pub, Redbeard Brewing Company, Gloria's Pupuseria, Queen City Brewing, and a few other things.
Category:Virginia Independent Cities