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Entering McClure on SR 63, looking South
Entering McClure on SR 63, southbound
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McClure, Virginia
Unincorporated community
McClure in 2020
McClure in 2020
McClure, Virginia is located in Virginia
McClure, Virginia
McClure, Virginia
Location in Virginia
McClure, Virginia is located in the United States
McClure, Virginia
McClure, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Dickenson
Elevation
1,476 ft (450 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24269
Area code(s) 276
GNIS feature ID 1493267

McClure is a small, quiet community located in Dickenson County, Virginia. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. They share services like roads and schools with the rest of Dickenson County.

Discovering McClure, Virginia

McClure is a small community nestled in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia. It sits right along the McClure River, which is a branch of the Clinch River. The community is also located along Virginia State Route 63. This road helps connect McClure to other nearby places.

Where is McClure Located?

McClure is about 5.5 miles (or 8.9 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Clintwood. Clintwood is the county seat of Dickenson County. Being close to Clintwood means residents of McClure can easily access county services and businesses there.

What's in a Name?

The name "McClure" has an interesting story behind it. According to local legends, the community was named after an early pioneer settler. This settler was said to have been killed by Native Americans in the area. This story has been passed down through generations.

McClure's Post Office and ZIP Code

McClure used to have its own post office. It opened in 1919, helping people send and receive mail. However, this post office closed its doors on July 6, 2011. Even though the physical post office is no longer there, McClure still has its own special ZIP code, which is 24269. A ZIP code helps the postal service sort mail to the correct area.

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