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Captain, Virginia
Historical marker in Captain, detailing the history of the town name
Historical marker in Captain, detailing the history of the town name
Captain, Virginia is located in Virginia
Captain, Virginia
Captain, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Craig
Elevation
2,037 ft (621 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24127
Area code 540
GNIS ID 1482318

Captain is a small, unincorporated community located in the western part of Craig County, Virginia, in the United States. It is found where Johns Creek Road and Rocky Gap Trail meet.

About Captain, Virginia

Captain is a quiet place in the beautiful state of Virginia. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the larger Craig County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together. However, it is not officially organized as a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Services like roads and schools are managed by the county government.

Where is Captain Located?

Captain is nestled in the western part of Craig County. This county is in the southwestern region of Virginia. The community sits at the meeting point of two local roads. These are Johns Creek Road and Rocky Gap Trail.

Quick Facts

Captain is located in a scenic area of Virginia. It has some interesting facts about its geography and services.

Elevation and Time Zone

Captain is quite high up! Its elevation is about 2,037 feet (621 meters) above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area. The community observes the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many major cities on the East Coast.

Postal Information

If you wanted to send a letter to Captain, you would use the ZIP code 24127. The local telephone area code for Captain is 540.

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