Clary Virginia Map

About Clary, Virginia

Clary is a locality in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population density is 39.2 people per km². Clary is located at 39.0254°N, 78.3647°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22657.

Clary rests in a fold of the Shenandoah Valley, where ancient, rounded mountains cradle fertile ground. It lies 15.5 miles south-west of Winchester, VA (from Winchester, VA: bearing 224°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north of Strasburg. Here, the landscape unfolds in a muted palette of deep greens and ochres, the rolling hills stitched with the darker threads of mature woodlands. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a hushed quality, a gentle stillness that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the faint murmur of distant traffic. The Shenandoah River, a silver ribbon in the distance, lends its own quiet presence, its banks fringed with willows that weep towards the water. The character of Clary is one of patient endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace and the seasons paint the enduring scenery. The history of Clary is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Shenandoah Valley, a legacy of farming that continues to shape its economy. Generations have worked this soil, raising crops and livestock, their efforts evident in the well-kept fields and the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the countryside. While the larger industries have largely passed by, a resilient spirit of local enterprise persists, with small businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding farms and residents. The echoes of past generations are not loud pronouncements, but rather quiet whispers carried on the breeze, a subtle reminder of the enduring human connection to this particular stretch of land.

About This Clary Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clary, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.025386, -78.364727. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clary and Shenandoah County.

Detailed location data for Clary includes the ZIP code (22657), telephone area code (540), county seat of Shenandoah County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Shenandoah County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clary is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.