Maxie, Virginia facts for kids
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Maxie, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Maxie, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Maxie, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495912 |
Maxie is a small place located in Buchanan County, which is in the state of Virginia in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means that while people live there, it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or a town would. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's a part of.
History of Maxie
Maxie has a bit of history tied to its communication services.
The Post Office
One important event in Maxie's past was the establishment of its post office. The Maxie post office first opened its doors in the year 1914. Post offices were very important for communities, helping people send and receive letters and packages.
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