Greenbrier, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenbrier
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 Greenbrier
Location in Virginia
Greenbrier
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Independent city | Chesapeake |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Greenbrier is a community located in the city of Chesapeake, Virginia, in the United States. Chesapeake is an independent city, meaning it is not part of a larger county. Greenbrier is divided into two main areas: Greenbrier East and Greenbrier West.
A very important road in Greenbrier is Greenbrier Parkway. This road is a major center for shopping and businesses in Chesapeake. You'll find many shopping centers along this road, including the Greenbrier Mall. Another important road, Volvo Parkway, crosses Greenbrier Parkway. Volvo Parkway leads to more neighborhoods where people live, as well as another shopping area.
A long time ago, in 1620, a girl named Elizabeth Rolfe was born here. Her father was John Rolfe, an English colonist. Elizabeth later married John Milner of Nansemond. She passed away in 1635.
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Greenbrier's Schools
Greenbrier has several public schools for students of different ages. These schools help kids learn and grow in their community.
Elementary and Middle Schools
- Greenbrier Primary School
- Greenbrier Intermediate School
- Greenbrier Middle School
High Schools for Greenbrier Students
Students who live in Greenbrier usually attend one of two high schools:
- Indian River High School
- Oscar Smith High School
Cool Facts About Greenbrier
Greenbrier is home to some interesting places and businesses.
- The main office for the nationwide store, Dollar Tree, is located in Greenbrier.
- The Call Center for the shopping channel QVC is also in Greenbrier.
- You can visit the Greenbrier Mall here. Just remember, it's not the same as the Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta!
- Chesapeake City Park, located in Greenbrier, hosts the city's yearly Jubilee event [1].
- The Greenbrier Public Library, which is part of the Chesapeake Public Library system, serves the community.
