Davenport, Virginia facts for kids
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Davenport, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Davenport, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Davenport, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24239
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492840 |
Davenport is a small, unincorporated community located in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, even though it doesn't have its own city government like a big city would.
About Davenport, Virginia
Davenport is found along Virginia State Route 80. It's about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) south of a town called Grundy. Even though it's a small community, Davenport has important services for its residents.
What You'll Find in Davenport
- A post office with the ZIP code 24239. This is where people send and receive mail.
- A clinic, which is a place where people can go to see a doctor.
- A grocery store that also has gas pumps for cars.
- Other small businesses and services that help the community.
How Davenport Got Its Name
The Davenport post office was first opened in 1881. The community was named after an early postmaster, a person in charge of the post office, named William Davenport.
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