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Darwin, Virginia facts for kids

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Darwin is a small place in Dickenson 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 county, which handles services like roads and police.

A Look at Darwin's History

Darwin got its name from the son of a person who worked for the postal service. This postal official helped deliver mail and connect people in the area. Naming places after important people or their family members was a common way to honor them in the past.

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