Alsop, Virginia facts for kids
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Alsop, Virginia
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 Alsop, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Alsop, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Alsop, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Spotsylvania |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Alsop is a small place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government. It does not have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads, police, and fire protection. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
Where is Alsop Located?
Alsop is found in the state of Virginia. It is located within Spotsylvania County. You can find Alsop along a road called Shady Grove Road (also known as VA 608). It is situated to the west of Spotsylvania Courthouse. Spotsylvania Courthouse is the main town in the county.
