Deel, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deel, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Deel, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Deel, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499332 |
Deel is a small place located in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Deel is found about 3 miles (or 5 kilometers) south-southeast of a town called Grundy. It is also close to a major road, U.S. Route 460.
History
Deel has a simple but interesting history, especially regarding its post office. A post office is a place where people can send letters, packages, and receive their mail. It's an important service for any community.
The post office in Deel first opened its doors in 1908. For many years, it served the people living in and around Deel, helping them stay connected. A person named Raul Deel was the postmaster, which means he was in charge of the post office. The Deel post office continued to operate for nearly 50 years before it was closed down in 1957.
