1961 Map of West Union

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West Union serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, situated within the rolling landscapes of the Virginia Military District. This era shows a community defined by its civic and social institutions, from the County Fairgrounds on the town's edge to the Childrens Home and County Hospital. The surrounding countryside in townships like Tiffin and Liberty is dotted with rural landmarks that suggest a history of family-centered settlement, including the Kirker Cemetery and the IOOF Cemetery. Numerous country churches such as Nixon Chapel and Liberty Chapel are scattered throughout the hills, connected by a network of winding roads and local forks. The presence of Adams Lake State Reserve and Adams Lake provides a clear landmark northeast of the village, where the Lick Fork meets the wooded hillsides. Further south, the small settlement of Bentonville marks the corner of Sprigg township, anchoring a landscape where agriculture and small-town life remained the primary rhythm of Adams County.