Artia, Virginia facts for kids
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Artia, Virginia
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 Artia, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Artia, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497423 |
Artia is a small place located in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States. 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, like a city or town would. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's part of.
What is Artia?
Artia is a quiet community nestled in the beautiful state of Virginia. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's a collection of homes and land where people live. The services for Artia, like roads and schools, are managed by Buchanan County.
Where is Artia Located?
Artia is found in the southwestern part of Virginia. It sits along a major road called U.S. Route 460. If you travel about 5 miles (or 8 kilometers) northwest from a larger town called Grundy, you would reach Artia. Its location in the mountains means it has some pretty high ground, with an elevation of about 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level.
