Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia facts for kids
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Blackwater, Virginia
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 Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24221
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477119 |
Blackwater is a small, quiet place in Lee County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Blackwater is located about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) southeast of Jonesville, right along Virginia State Route 70. People living here use the ZIP code 24221 for their mail.
Blackwater's Past
How Blackwater Got Its Name
The community of Blackwater was named after a nearby stream called Blackwater Creek. This creek likely got its name because its water looked dark, perhaps from the soil or plants around it.
When the Post Office Opened
A post office was first set up in Blackwater in 1874. Back then, it was called "Black Water" as two separate words. Having a post office was a big deal for communities. It meant people could send and receive letters and packages more easily. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
