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Canterburg, Virginia
Canterburg, Virginia is located in Virginia
Canterburg, Virginia
Canterburg, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Canterburg, Virginia is located in the United States
Canterburg, Virginia
Canterburg, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Frederick
Elevation
692 ft (211 m)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1779205

Canterburg is a small place in Frederick County, Virginia, Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government of Frederick County manages things for Canterburg.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the larger county government takes care of services like roads, schools, and police. It's a common way for smaller communities to exist in the United States.

Where is Canterburg Located?

Canterburg is found in the eastern part of Frederick County, Virginia. Frederick County is in the northern part of the state of Virginia. Canterburg sits about 692 feet (or 211 meters) above sea level. This community is in the Eastern Time Zone, which means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) for most of the year and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during the summer months.

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