Denaro, Virginia facts for kids
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Denaro, Virginia
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 Denaro, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Denaro, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23002
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499334 |
Denaro is a small, quiet community located in Amelia County, Virginia. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a town or city. Instead, it is part of the larger Amelia County.
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Exploring Denaro, Virginia
Where is Denaro Located?
Denaro is found in the southern part of Amelia County, Virginia. It is very close to the border with Nottoway County. You can find it near where two roads, State Route 614 and State Route 613, meet and curve.
A Look Back at Denaro's Past
In the early 1900s, Denaro was a "post village." This means it had a post office where people could send and receive mail. It was an important place for communication in the area.
Life in Denaro Today
Today, Denaro does not have its own post office. Residents get their mail from the post office in Amelia Court House. This town is about 8 miles north of Denaro. The ZIP code for Denaro is 23002.
For emergencies, the community relies on volunteer fire departments. Amelia County Station 3 is about 8 miles northwest, in Jetersville. Amelia County Station 1 is located in Amelia Court House.
Local Landmarks
A notable place near Denaro is St. Johns United Methodist Church. This church was established in 1894. It is located about 1 mile west of the community, along State Route 615.
