Hayes, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hayes, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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Post Office, located in Hayes Plaza shopping center.
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 Hayes, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hayes, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Gloucester |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23072
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493063 |
Hayes is a small, friendly place in Gloucester County, Virginia, in the United States. It's not a city or a town, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, they are part of the larger county. Hayes is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Gloucester Point. It has its own post office with the special code 23072.
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Shopping and Fun in Hayes
Hayes is a great spot for shopping! It has many different shopping centers. These include the York River Crossing, Hayes Plaza, and Hayes Stores shopping centers.
A Hub for Shoppers
These centers make Hayes one of the two main places for commerce in Gloucester County. The other big shopping area is Gloucester Courthouse. This means Hayes is where many people go to find what they need.
A Glimpse into Hayes' History
Hayes has a rich history, with some interesting stories about its past. One important historical site is the Shelly Archeological District.
The Shelly Archeological District
The Shelly Archeological District is a special place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This means it's an important historical site that is protected. Archeologists study places like this to learn about people who lived there long ago.
How Hayes Got Its Name
Many people believe that Hayes, Virginia, was named after the Hayes family. One person from this family was Lt. Hugh Gwynne Hayes. He served in the Polk’s Regiment during the American Revolution. This was a very important war that helped the United States become an independent country. The Library of Congress has an article about Gloucester, Virginia. It calls Gloucester "One of the first chapters of the Commonwealth of Virginia."
