Dutton, Virginia facts for kids
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Dutton, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Dutton, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Dutton, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Gloucester |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23050
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477287 |
Dutton is a small, quiet place in Gloucester County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Dutton is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads, schools, and police for everyone living there.
Living in Dutton
Even without its own city government, Dutton still has important services. For example, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 23050. This helps people send and receive mail easily.
Where is Dutton Located?
Dutton is found in the eastern part of Virginia. It's about 7 miles (which is about 11 kilometers) north-northeast of Gloucester Courthouse. Gloucester Courthouse is the main town in Gloucester County.
Getting Around Dutton
The community of Dutton is located right on Virginia State Route 198. This road helps connect Dutton to other nearby places and makes it easier for people to travel in and out of the area.
