Burr Hill, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burr Hill, Virginia
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 Burr Hill, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Burr Hill, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Orange |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22433
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495339 |
Burr Hill is a small place in Orange County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Orange County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Imagine a neighborhood or a small collection of houses and shops. If it doesn't have its own mayor or town council, it's often called an unincorporated community. These places are still part of a larger county. The county government handles services like roads, schools, and police for everyone living there.
Burr Hill's Location
Burr Hill is located in the beautiful state of Virginia. It's found in Orange County, which is in the central part of the state. If you travel about 11.5 miles (or 18.5 kilometers) southeast from a town called Culpeper, you would reach Burr Hill.
Mail and More
Even though Burr Hill isn't a city, it still has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It uses a special code called a ZIP code, which for Burr Hill is 22433. This code helps the mail get to the right place quickly and efficiently.
