Locust Hill, Middlesex County, Virginia facts for kids
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Locust Hill, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Locust Hill, Middlesex County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Locust Hill, Middlesex County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Middlesex |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23092
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499679 |
Locust Hill is a small place in Middlesex County, Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Discovering Locust Hill
Locust Hill is a quiet spot in the beautiful state of Virginia. It's a place where people live and work, just like in a town, but without a mayor or town council. The county government takes care of services for everyone.
Where is Locust Hill Located?
You can find Locust Hill in the eastern part of Virginia. It's located in Middlesex County. This county is known for its lovely waterways and natural beauty.
Getting There by Road
Locust Hill is easy to reach by car. It sits right on Virginia State Route 33. This road connects it to other places nearby. For example, it's about 4.6 miles (or 7.4 kilometers) east of a town called Saluda.
A Bit of History: The Post Office
Even though Locust Hill is small, it has a long history. One important part of its past is its post office. The post office here has been open for a very long time.
When Did the Post Office Open?
The Locust Hill post office first opened its doors on March 20, 1852. That's over 170 years ago! It shows that people have been living and sending mail from Locust Hill for a long time. The post office uses the ZIP code 23092.
