Gaylord, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gaylord, Virginia
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The former Gaylord post office in May 2005.
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 Gaylord, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Gaylord, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Gaylord, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Clarke |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Gaylord is a small place in Clarke County, Virginia. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a town or city. Gaylord is located along Lord Fairfax Highway, which is also known as U.S. Route 340.
About Gaylord
Gaylord is found in the northern part of Clarke County, Virginia. It is a quiet area where people live. Even though it is not a big city, it has its own history.
Location and Features
Gaylord is easy to find because it is right on U.S. Route 340. This road helps connect Gaylord to other places. The community is surrounded by the natural beauty of Clarke County.
A Look at Its Past
One interesting part of Gaylord's history is its old post office. This post office was open for many years, from 1880 until 1956. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. Having its own post office meant Gaylord was an important gathering spot for people living there. It was a central place for the community.
