Mathews, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mathews
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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1790s courthouse
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 Mathews
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mathews |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 525 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
23109
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Mathews is a small community located in Mathews County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
Mathews is also the county seat of Mathews County. A county seat is the main town or city where the county government offices are located. This is where important decisions for the county are made.
History of Mathews
The area that is now Mathews was first settled around the year 1700. For a long time, it was known as the small town of Westville.
In 1791, Westville was officially chosen to be the county seat for Mathews County. This made it an important center for the region.
Today, people call this place by a few different names. You might hear it called Mathews Court House, because of the courthouse located there. Its official name for mail and other services is simply "Mathews."
See also
In Spanish: Mathews (Virginia) para niños
