kids encyclopedia robot

Horsepen, Virginia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Horsepen, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Horsepen, Virginia is located in Virginia
Horsepen, Virginia
Horsepen, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Horsepen, Virginia is located in the United States
Horsepen, Virginia
Horsepen, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Tazewell
Elevation
1,978 ft (603 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24619
Area code(s) 276
GNIS feature ID 1499578

Horsepen is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. Horsepen is located along the West Virginia state line 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north of Tazewell, Virginia. Horsepen has a post office with ZIP code 24619.

Horsepen was first settled by Cherokee Indians who raided white settlers in the region; they used a natural pen in the area to hold captured horses, giving the community its name. The Horsepen post office was originally in West Virginia but was later moved to the Virginia side of the border.

kids search engine
Horsepen, Virginia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.