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The Village of Bluemont was settled in the 1770s at the base of Snicker’s Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Originally known as Snickersville, the town officially became Bluemont in September 1900 at the behest of the Washington & Ohio Railroad. Heading west on route 7, Bluemont is the last Loudoun town before heading ‘over the mountain’ at Bears Den and Raven Rocks and crossing the Shenandoah River on the way to Winchester. It also is the highest elevation community in Loudoun, at almost 1000 feet.

Residents of Bluemont enjoy country living, with many properties having 30+ acres. Spanning three counties and two states, the small village is home to Boulder Crest Retreat, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Vineyards., and Bear’s Den Overlook. In the last few years, we’ve seen some craft breweries popping up, notably Bear Chase and Dirt Farm Brewing.  The downtown area of Bluemont remains quaint with a general store, antique shop, and other small businesses. There are less than 500 homes in the bucolic community, and no typical Loudoun County subdivisions.

Each year is highlighted by the Bluemont Fair, held the third week of every September. Featuring a 10K race, pickle and pie contests, music, a children’s fair, and an art show, 2013 will mark the 44th edition. The town, like many in Loudoun, is steeped in history. Snickersville Gap saw numerous skirmishes during the Civil War; you can read much of the town and community history on the town’s website.

What We Love

You can find some of the best scenic views in Bluemont, and it’s far enough off the beaten path to still feel very quiet and quaint. Homes in and around Bluemont run the gamut from small ranchers, to log cabins, to full blown manor homes- and everything in between! Bluemont is also home to Mount Weather- which is technically a FEMA emergency operations center.  Local lore around that very well locked down facility and the random helicopters that crisscross the western part of the county tell different possible stories about what could be going on behind the gates there. However, Bluemont is primarily a beautiful small town with a ton of charm that is super welcoming.

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