Mechanicsville, Rockingham County, Virginia facts for kids
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Mechanicsville, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Mechanicsville, Rockingham County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Mechanicsville, Rockingham County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockingham |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499725 |
Mechanicsville is a small place in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of the larger Rockingham County. The county government handles services for Mechanicsville.
Mechanicsville is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northwest of Timberville.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own separate government. It is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is in.
For example, people in Mechanicsville pay taxes to Rockingham County. The county provides services like roads, police, and schools. This is different from a city, which would have its own mayor and city council. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
