Ammon, Virginia facts for kids
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Ammon, Virginia
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 Ammon, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Ammon, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23850
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-01720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477072 |
Ammon is a small, rural community located in the southeastern part of Amelia County, in the state of Virginia. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. You can find Ammon on SR 600 (Ammon Road), between SR 610 (Wills Road) and SR 622 (Mill Quarter Road). A creek called Namozine Creek is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the southeast. The closest volunteer fire department is about 5 miles (8 km) away in Mannboro.
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History
The name "Ammon" has an interesting past. It likely comes from the Old Testament of the Bible. It might refer to the ancient nation of Ammon, which was often in conflict with the Israelites. Another idea is that it's named after King Amon, who was a ruler in Judah.
Post office
Around the year 1900, Ammon used to have its own small post office. Ammon was quite far from Amelia Court House, which is the main town of Amelia County. Over time, many small post offices like the one in Ammon closed down. This happened as rural free delivery became common, meaning mail was delivered directly to homes. Today, people in Ammon get their mail from the post office in Ford, VA, which is about 6 miles (9.7 km) south.
Civil War
Ammon was near some important events during the final part of the Civil War. The Battle of Namozine Church happened just 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Ammon on April 3, 1865. After the battle, soldiers from both sides would have passed close to Ammon. The Confederate army, led by General Robert E. Lee, was retreating west, just north of the area. Union forces were chasing them from the south. While there might have been a few soldiers passing through, Ammon itself was mostly spared from the fighting. The war ended just a few days later with the surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9.
Rosenwald School
The Ammon School was built between 1917 and 1920. It was one of many Rosenwald Schools in Amelia County. These schools were part of a big project that built thousands of schools across the Southern United States. Their main goal was to improve education for African American children. The Ammon School was a small building designed for just one teacher. It was located about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Ammon, on what is now Route 610.
After schools became integrated (meaning students of all races could attend the same schools), the Rosenwald School model was no longer needed. Many of these former schools were torn down or sold. The Ammon School property was sold in the late 1960s.
