Hardscrabble, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hardscrabble, Virginia
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Aerial view of Hardscrabble, Virginia
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 Hardscrabble, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hardscrabble, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Highland |
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24413
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499527 |
Hardscrabble is a small, quiet place in the mountains of Virginia, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city.
Discovering Hardscrabble
Hardscrabble is an unincorporated community located in Highland County, Virginia. It is a part of the larger county area. This means that the local services and rules for Hardscrabble are managed by Highland County.
Where is Hardscrabble Located?
This community is found about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) north of a town called Monterey, Virginia. It is also quite close to the border of West Virginia. Hardscrabble sits in a beautiful natural area. It is along a stream called the Straight Fork, which is part of the larger Alleghany Valley.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially organized as a city or town. It does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is governed directly by the county it is in. This is common in many rural areas across the United States.
