While Harrisonburg serves as the “big city” for the metropolitan area, the surrounding Rockingham County contains several other vibrant municipalities as well. Each has its own distinct story and intriguing characteristics. . . Located just 12 miles north of Harrisonburg, the town of Broadway was once named Custer’s Mill. …the community played a pivotal role in the Civil War.
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