Cross Keys, Virginia
| Cross Keys | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Cross Keys  Cross Keys Location in Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°21′27″N 78°50′46″W / 38.35750°N 78.84611°WCoordinates: 38°21′27″N 78°50′46″W / 38.35750°N 78.84611°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockingham County |
Cross Keys is an unincorporated community located in Rockingham County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is located on State Route 276 south of Harrisonburg.[1]
On June 8, 1862, it was the site of the Battle of Cross Keys, a Confederate victory in Jackson's Valley Campaign during the American Civil War.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cross Keys has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[2]
References
- ↑ Google Maps (Map). Google.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Cross Keys, Virginia
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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