HISTORY

 

Windsor Forest History The Windsor Forest neighborhood was developed by Robert S. Hornsby, Sr., a well-known real estate developer and community leader since the 1950s. Hornsby, Sr. served in a variety of capacities on local Williamsburg boards, including as a board member of the Alumni Association of William and Mary, a trustee on the board of Williamsburg Community Hospital, and president of the Golden Horseshoe Club. Hornsby had a specific vision for Windsor Forest when he purchased the 321-acre tract of land from Frank and Lester Bozarth and began developing it in 1971. He wanted to leave much of the Windsor Forest natural surroundings intact, so when he designed roads, street lights, and lots, it was with the goal of leaving as many trees as possible to protect residents’ privacy. Construction in Windsor Forest began in the 1970s and continued through the 2020s.