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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 a small, unincorporated community located in Tazewell County, Virginia, in the United States. It sits right near the border with West Virginia. Even though it's a small place, Horsepen has its own post office, which helps connect the community.

A Look Back: Horsepen's Story

How Horsepen Got Its Name

The name "Horsepen" has an interesting history! Long ago, this area was used by the Cherokee people. They found a natural spot in the land that worked like a perfect pen for horses. This natural horse pen is how the community got its unique name.

The Post Office's Journey

The Horsepen post office also has a story. It was first located in West Virginia, just across the state line. Later, it was moved to the Virginia side of the border. Today, the post office serves the community with the ZIP code 24619.

Where is Horsepen?

Horsepen is found in the southwestern part of Virginia. It is about 5.4 miles (or 8.7 kilometers) north of the town of Tazewell. Its location along the West Virginia state line makes it a border community.

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