Assawoman, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Assawoman, Virginia
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Assawoman in July 2018
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 Assawoman, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Assawoman, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
23302
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| GNIS feature ID | 1462604 |
Assawoman is a small, unincorporated community located in Accomack County, Virginia. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It has its own special ZIP code, which is 23302.
What's in a Name?
The name "Assawoman" comes from an old Native American word. It used to describe a female member of a Native American tribe with a similar name. For a long time, the community was spelled "Assawaman." However, in 1966, a group called the Board on Geographic Names decided to change the official spelling to "Assawoman."
A Look Back in Time
Assawoman is home to a special place called Arbuckle Place. This historic site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Being on this list means it's an important place that should be protected because of its history. The community also got its own post office way back in October 1890, which helped connect it to the rest of the country.
