Cities with "Valley" in Their Name
Valleys are where people settled. Sheltered from wind, fed by rivers draining off surrounding hills, with flat land suitable for farming and natural corridors for travel, a valley was as good a home base as early settlers could find. From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia to the Central Valley of California, American history has played out in valley bottoms — and the communities that grew there wore their geography proudly in their names.
Quick Stats
By the Numbers
Top 10 States by City Count
Cities by U.S. Region
Most Common Name Patterns
| City Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Valley View | 22 |
| Pleasant Valley | 22 |
| Spring Valley | 21 |
| Sun Valley | 14 |
| Township of Valley | 13 |
| Green Valley | 13 |
| Hidden Valley | 12 |
| Pine Valley | 12 |
Notable Cities
The most historically and culturally significant cities on this list.
Valley Forge, Alabama
Site of George Washington's 1777–78 winter encampment and birth of the Continental Army
Valley Forge is synonymous with American perseverance. George Washington and 12,000 Continental soldiers endured a brutal winter here from December 1777 to June 1778, emerging as a disciplined fighting force under the drilling of Baron von Steuben. Valley Forge National Historical Park preserves reconstructed huts, artillery, and monuments across 3,500 acres of rolling Pennsylvania countryside.
How far is Valley Forge from me? →Apple Valley, Georgia
Mojave Desert gateway town and Roy Rogers Museum home
Apple Valley sits on the high desert plateau of San Bernardino County at the edge of the Mojave Desert. Cowboy legend Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans called it home for decades, and the Roy Rogers–Dale Evans Museum was located here until 2009. The Jess Ranch Lakes attract migratory birds, making the area a surprise birding destination amid the desert.
How far is Apple Valley from me? →Valley City, Illinois
The City of Bridges — more bridges per capita than any other U.S. city
Valley City is nestled in the Sheyenne River Valley in southeast North Dakota and claims more bridges per capita than any other city in the United States — its topography demanded them. The Sheyenne River cuts dramatically through the surrounding prairies, creating the lush valley for which the city is named. Valley City State University and the Winter Show agricultural fair are local institutions.
How far is Valley City from me? →Valley Stream, Maryland
Long Island's first incorporated village and Green Acres Mall hometown
Valley Stream was the first incorporated village in Nassau County, Long Island. It sits just 15 miles from Manhattan and became one of the early postwar suburban developments that defined the American Dream for returning GIs. Green Acres Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the New York metropolitan area, is a regional anchor.
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