The Town of Timberville boasts a rich and extensive history, one of the reasons many residents display great pride in their Town. Before Timberville was an established town it was comprised of two forts, one on the west side of town and one on the banks of the Shenandoah River. The Shenandoah River was a very important factor in the founding of Timberville, as it was a good means of transportation for the settlers as well as a way to transport and receive food and other goods. Before the Town was called Timberville as it is today, it was known as Williamsport after Abraham Williamson, proprietor of the first general store. In 1872, William Thompson purchased the store and the settlement then became known as Thompson's Store. Around 1850, the name changed again, to Riddle's Tavern. The date which the Town was named Timberville is not known.
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