Middlebrook

History

The village of Middlebrook, founded in 1799 by Scots-Irish and German settlers, stretches along Middlebrook Road, which by 1851 was a stagecoach road and a main transport route to Staunton. By the end of the 19th century it was a thriving agricultural community, growing to significance within Augusta County. Railroad building in the region in the late 19th and early 20th century caused Middlebrook to fade in economic importance and cease growing. As a result, the buildings in Middlebrook today reflect an earlier era, a window of what a village looked like in late 19th century. Middlebrook Historic District, Middlebrook Schools, A. J. Miller House, Henry Mish Barn and Maple Front Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• Northern Cardinal

  Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  5,937
• Blue Jay

  Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  5,464
• American Crow

  Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
  5,462
• Carolina Wren

  Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
  5,176
• Turkey Vulture

  Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  4,779
• Mourning Dove

  Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  4,764
• Song Sparrow

  Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
  4,418
• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  4,384

Largest nearby schools

• Riverheads Elementary
  Elementary · Staunton · 737 students · 16.4:1 ratio
• BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLE
  Middle · Staunton · 597 students · 12.2:1 ratio
• RIVERHEADS HIGH
  High · Staunton · 464 students · 12.9:1 ratio
• BUFFALO GAP HIGH
  High · Swoope · 435 students · 11.8:1 ratio
• Craigsville Elementary
  Elementary · Craigsville · 146 students · 9.7:1 ratio