Isle of Wight, Virginia facts for kids
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Isle of Wight, Virginia
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 Isle of Wight, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Isle of Wight, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
23397
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| GNIS ID | 1499599 |
Isle of Wight is a small place in Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the larger Isle of Wight County.
Isle of Wight also serves as the county seat for Isle of Wight County. A county seat is like the main town or city in a county. It's usually where the county government offices are located. This is where important decisions for the county are made.
The Name: Isle of Wight
The name of this area has changed over time. When it was first settled, it had a different name.
Original Name: Warrosquyoake Shire
Long ago, the area now known as Isle of Wight County was called Warrosquyoake Shire. This name was used in the early days of the Virginia Colony.
Changing to Isle of Wight
The name Warrosquyoake Shire was changed in the year 1637. It became known as Isle of Wight. This new name likely came from the Isle of Wight in England. Many early settlers named places after their homes.
