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Greenwood
Unincorporated community
Aerial photograph of the Greenwood area (1997)
Aerial photograph of the Greenwood area (1997)
Greenwood is located in Virginia
Greenwood
Greenwood
Location in Virginia
Greenwood is located in the United States
Greenwood
Greenwood
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Albemarle
Elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1499502

Greenwood is a small, unincorporated community located in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's a part of. Greenwood is known for its local gathering spots and a bit of interesting history.

Discovering Greenwood

Greenwood is a quiet area with a few important places that serve the community. It's a great example of a rural community in Virginia.

Local Spots and Fun

Greenwood is home to the Greenwood Country Store. This store is a central spot for locals. You can also find the Greenwood Community Center here. The community center is special because it has the only roller skating rink in the area. It's a fun place for kids and families to hang out.

Mail and History

Greenwood has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 22943 for all its mail.

Near Greenwood, you can find the Greenwood Tunnel. This tunnel has a long history. It was built by a famous engineer named Claudius Crozet. He built it for the Blue Ridge Railroad. Later, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway used the tunnel. However, it was no longer used during World War II. Today, it's close to the Buckingham Branch Railroad tracks.

Historic Places to See

Several places in Greenwood are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value. These places include:

  • Emmanuel Church
  • Mirador
  • Seven Oaks Farm and Black's Tavern
  • The Cedars
  • Casa Maria
  • Blue Ridge Farm
  • Piedmont
  • Ramsay
  • The Greenwood-Afton Rural Historic District

These sites help tell the story of Greenwood's past.

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