Hinnom, Virginia facts for kids

Hinnom is a small, quiet area located in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in the state of Virginia. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a collection of homes and land that is part of the larger county.

Hinnom: A Small Place in Virginia

Hinnom is found about five miles (or eight kilometers) away from the town of Montross, Virginia. You can find it at the very end of Zacata Road, which is also known as Route 645. The area covers the land south of a body of water called Nomini Bay and west of Nomini Creek.

What's in a Name?

The name "Hinnom" has an interesting origin. This small community in Virginia was actually named after a place called Hinnom in the Middle East. This shows how names can travel across the world and be used in new places.

Hinnom Today

Today, Hinnom is a peaceful residential area. It no longer has a Post Office where people can send mail, nor does it have a ferry landing, which would have been a place for boats to pick up and drop off passengers or goods across water. It remains a part of the beautiful Westmoreland County landscape.