WINDSOR’S FIRST RECORDED NAME WAS "CORROWAUGH" | YORK IS RICH IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORY
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The small town of Windsor’s water tower sits next to the N&W railroad tracks and Route 460. Windsor remains on the crossroads of the route.
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indsor is a small town at the crossroads of U.S. routes 258 and 460 in the center of Isle of Wight County. “Corrowaugh” was the first recorded name for what would later become Windsor. Corrowaugh was established as a post office in 1852. Mail was brought by courier once a week until 1859, when Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (now Norfolk Southern) landed the contract to deliver the mail. The railroad built a depot, calling it Windsor Station. By the turn of the 20th century, residents elected to make the town official, and the General Assembly granted Windsor’s charter in 1902. The town is now growing around U.S. Route 460, an alternate route between Hampton Roads and Richmond. The town’s population has more than doubled over the past decade, to more than 2,600 residents, with more growth expected tied to the Port of Hampton Roads. There are plans to build a new U.S. 460 — just south of the existing thoroughfare — to help alleviate traffic throughout Hampton Roads. But that project has been put on hold as state officials review the project’s planning and permitting process under the prior administration. Just east of Windsor on U.S. 460 is the Shirley T. Holland Commerce Park, home of a million-square-foot Cost Plus World Market distribution center. In 2011, the
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Windsor Population: 2,630 Area: 4 square miles Founded: 1902 Median age: 45 Median income: $41,210 Mayor: Carita J. Richardson Contact: 242-4288; twitter.com/townofwindsor Website: windsor-va.gov
estled along the York River and extending west to Williamsburg’s doorstep, York County comprises the easternmost corner of the Historic Triangle, which includes Williamsburg and Jamestown. York’s major claim to fame is that it was the site of the British army’s surrender that ended the Revolutionary War. It’s hard to escape that integral link to the war fought to secure independence for the American colonies, and proud locals like it that way. The village of Yorktown sits among the Colonial National Historical Park’s battlefields, complete with cannons and earthen redoubts. The nearby Yorktown Victory Center — which is open, but undergoing construction of a new museum — is the start of the Colonial Parkway, a 23mile ribbon of picturesque roadway that connects Yorktown to Williamsburg and Jamestown Island. The costumed Fifes and Drums of York Town perform at various events throughout the year. Group members can be seen most evenings on the march around Yorktown, honing their skills. The growing county boasts a population of more than 66,000 and, with miles of waterfront real estate and top-ranked schools, is considered one of the Peninsula area’s most desirable localities. Other than its historical sites, Yorktown’s major draw is Riverwalk Landing. The retail development boasts several restaurants, shops and a popular beach area. It’s the site of numerous warm-
The power from this plant helps to keep the power running on the coldest day of the year along the York River.
York County Population: 66,269 Area: 105 square miles Founded: 1634 Median age: 39.6 Median household income: $82,454 Board of Supervisors chairman: Donald Wiggins, chairman, 757-890-3330, wiggins@yorkcounty.gov Website: yorkcounty.gov
weather festivals. And don’t forget Water Country USA — the water park in upper York never fails to be a pleaser for locals and tourists alike. A new ride, the Colossal Curl, opens Memorial Day.
"Corrowaugh," established as a post office in 1852, was the first recorded name for what would later become Windsor.
park landed Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, which runs a roasting, grinding and packaging facility there. The town began a police department in 2001, and is also served by the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and The Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad.
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The Fifes and Drums of York Town parade up main street in Yorktown for Independence Day celebrations.