Bee, Virginia facts for kids
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Bee, Virginia
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Bee, Virginia, in 2014
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 Bee, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Bee, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dickenson |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24217
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492538 |
Bee is a small, unincorporated community located in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Bee along the Russell Fork river and Virginia State Route 80. It's about 9.2 miles (14.8 kilometers) southeast of a place called Haysi. Bee used to have its own post office, but it closed on October 1, 2005. Even so, it still has its very own ZIP code, which is 24217.
How Did Bee Get Its Name?
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Bee, Virginia, was named after a person! It got its name from Beatrice Owens.
Where is Bee, Virginia Located?
Bee is situated in the state of Virginia, within Dickenson County. It sits at an elevation of about 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up in the mountains!
