>From the USGS Map site: Feature Name: Winchester (county seat) Feature Type: populated place Elevation: 720 Estimated Population (1994): 23,796 Description: Frederick County seat History Notes: Once a Shawnee Indian camping ground, was settled by Quakers in 1732. Originally, named Frederick Town after the father of King George III of England. The name was changed toWinchester after the ancient English capital, in 1752. Due to its strategic location, Winchester was always important in wartime. During the Civil War, five battles were fought in the area and the town changed hands over 70 times in a 4-year period. State: Virginia Variant Name(s) Frederick Town Fredericktown Old Town Opequon USGS 7.5' x 7.5' Map: Winchester Latitude: 391108N Longitude: 0780949W