Corbin, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corbin, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Corbin, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Corbin, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22446
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495424 |
Corbin is a small place in Caroline 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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History and Landmarks
A Special Old Place: Santee Plantation
One important spot near Corbin is called Santee. It used to be a large farm, known as a plantation, a long time ago. In 1979, Santee was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, places, and objects that are important to the history of the country. Being on this list helps protect these places so people can learn from them for many years.
Weather in Corbin
What's the Weather Like in Corbin?
Corbin has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot and sticky summers. The winters are generally mild, which means they are not too cold. Sometimes, they can be cool.
This kind of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on special climate maps. This system, called the Köppen Climate Classification, helps scientists describe different weather patterns around the world.
