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Arrowhead
Arrowhead is located in Virginia
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Location in Virginia
Arrowhead is located in the United States
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Albemarle
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1492491

Arrowhead is a small place in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a special kind of place. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor and council. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county.

How They Are Governed

The people living in an unincorporated community follow the rules of the county. The county government provides services. These services include things like roads, police, and fire protection.

Why Some Places Are Unincorporated

Many communities start small. They might not have enough people to form their own town. So, they remain unincorporated. This helps them share resources with the rest of the county.

Where is Arrowhead Located?

Arrowhead is found in Albemarle County. This county is in the state of Virginia, in the United States. Virginia is on the East Coast of the country.

About Albemarle County

Albemarle County is a historic area. It is known for its beautiful landscapes. It also has many important historical sites. These include places like Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.

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