Green Bay, Hanover County, Virginia facts for kids
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Green Bay, Hanover County,
Virginia |
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Unincorporated community
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Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
County | Hanover |
Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 804 |
GNIS feature ID | 1493028 |
Green Bay is a small place in Hanover County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government.
Where is Green Bay?
Green Bay is located in the state of Virginia. It is part of Hanover County. You can find it about 18.5 miles (which is about 29.8 kilometers) northwest of a town called Ashland. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 37°57′55″N 77°41′41″W.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Green Bay is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate city hall or mayor. The services for the area, like roads and schools, are usually provided by the county government. It's different from a city or town, which has its own local rules and leaders.