Grimstead, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grimstead, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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Post office in Grimstead
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 Grimstead, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Grimstead, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mathews |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23064
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493042 |
Grimstead is a small, quiet place in Virginia, United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own mayor. Instead, it's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, Mathews County, but don't have their own separate local government.
Grimstead's Location
Grimstead is found in Mathews County, a beautiful area in Virginia. It's located on a special piece of land called Gwynn's Island. This island is about 4.5 kilometers (or 2.8 miles) north-northeast of Mathews, which is the main town in the county. Being on an island means Grimstead is close to the water, which can be very nice!
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Grimstead is a group of people living together in an area that doesn't have its own official city or town government. Instead, the local government for Grimstead is run by Mathews County. This means the county handles things like roads, schools, and public safety for the people living in Grimstead.
Post Office and ZIP Code
Even though Grimstead is a small community, it has its very own post office. This is important because it helps people send and receive mail easily. The ZIP code for Grimstead is 23064. A ZIP code is a special number that helps the post office sort mail quickly and make sure it gets to the right place.
