Conaway, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Conaway, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Conaway, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Conaway, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495419 |
Conaway is a small place in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called 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.
Exploring Conaway, Virginia
Conaway is located in the southwestern part of Virginia. It sits right next to the Levisa Fork river. This river is an important waterway in the region. The community is also found along U.S. Route 460. This is a major road that helps people travel through the area.
Close to Grundy
Conaway is about 8 miles (which is about 13 kilometers) northwest of a larger town called Grundy. Grundy is the county seat of Buchanan County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
A Bit of History
Like many small communities, Conaway once had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. However, the post office in Conaway closed a long time ago. It stopped operating on July 9, 1988.
