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Jeffersonton, Virginia
Jeffersonton United Methodist Church
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Jeffersonton, Virginia is located in Virginia
Jeffersonton, Virginia
Jeffersonton, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Jeffersonton, Virginia is located in the United States
Jeffersonton, Virginia
Jeffersonton, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Culpeper
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
22724
Area code(s) 540
GNIS feature ID 1477444

Jeffersonton is a small community in Culpeper County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county.

Jeffersonton is located about 12.2 miles (19.6 kilometers) north-northeast of Culpeper, which is the main town in the county.

Discovering Jeffersonton's History

Jeffersonton has a long history, dating back to the late 1700s.

How Jeffersonton Began

The community of Jeffersonton was officially planned and laid out in 1798. When a place is "platted," it means its streets, lots, and public areas are drawn on a map. This helps organize how the community will grow.

Named After a Famous Leader

Jeffersonton was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson. He was a very important person in American history. Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was also the third President of the United States.

Important People from Jeffersonton

Some notable individuals have connections to Jeffersonton.

William Meade Fishback: A Governor and Senator

One famous person from Jeffersonton was William Meade Fishback. He became the 17th Governor of the state of Arkansas. A governor is the leader of a state's government.

Fishback was also chosen to be a U.S. Senator for Arkansas. A U.S. Senator is a representative who helps make laws for the entire country in Washington, D.C.

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