Hillsboro, a town listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is in the forested southern gap of the Short Hill mountain range. The village is one of Loudoun County’s oldest, dating from 1752, and serves as a rest stop along the Appalachian Trail, which runs from Maine to Georgia. The Hillsboro Preservation Foundation initiated a Legacy Farm Marker program to honor and recognize families that have maintained old farms in the area, conserving critical farmland and open space. Visitors will enjoy a walking tour of four historic properties and a significant renovation of the town’s main street, adding roundabouts, sidewalks and Hope’s Garden as a community gathering place.