Bearwallow, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bearwallow, Virginia
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 Bearwallow, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Bearwallow, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 3,048 ft (929 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477101 |
Bearwallow is a small, quiet place in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Discovering Bearwallow
Where is Bearwallow?
Bearwallow is found in the very northeastern part of Buchanan County. It sits along Virginia State Route 616. This community is about 19.8 miles (or 31.9 kilometers) east-southeast of a town called Grundy.
Just a short distance to the east of Bearwallow, three different areas meet. These are Buchanan County, Tazewell County, Virginia, and McDowell County, West Virginia.
How Bearwallow Got Its Name
The name "Bearwallow" has a cool story! A long time ago, this area was a favorite spot for bears. Bears like to "wallow," which means they roll around in mud or water. They do this to cool off, get rid of bugs, or just have fun. So, the community was named after these bear wallowing spots.
A post office was opened in Bearwallow in 1874. It was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1951.
