Amonate, Virginia facts for kids
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Amonate, Virginia
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Post Office in Amonate
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 Amonate, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Amonate, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Tazewell |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492468 |
Amonate is a small community located in Tazewell County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official records.
Amonate is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) northwest of Tazewell. Its postal code is 24601. In the year 2020, the first time it was listed as a CDP, Amonate had a population of 59 people.
History of Amonate
How Amonate Started
The community of Amonate was first created in the early 1920s. A company called Faraday Coal & Coke started it. They likely built homes and facilities for their workers.
Becoming a Company Town
In 1923, Amonate became a "company town." This means that one company, Pocahontas Fuel, owned most of the homes and businesses. The company provided jobs, housing, and stores for its employees.
Where the Name Comes From
The name "Amonate" has an interesting origin. It comes from a nickname for Pocahontas. She was a famous Native American woman from the Powhatan tribe.
