Montpelier, Hanover County, Virginia facts for kids
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Montpelier, Hanover County,
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Unincorporated community
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 Montpelier, Hanover County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Montpelier, Hanover County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77 sq mi (199 km2) |
| • Land | 76 sq mi (197 km2) |
| • Water | 1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
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| • Total | 7,067 |
| • Density | 88/sq mi (36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23192
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495961 |
Montpelier is a community in Hanover County, Virginia. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of the larger county.
Montpelier is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Virginia. It sits along U.S. Route 33. This road was once known as "the Mountain Road." It connected the city of Richmond to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
About Montpelier
Montpelier is about halfway between Richmond and a famous historic home. This home is also called "Montpelier." It was the home of President James Madison. Because of this, the community of Montpelier might have been named after his famous estate. President Madison's home is a popular place for tourists to visit today.
Life in Montpelier Today
In the past, Montpelier was mostly farmland. It also had a small area with shops and businesses. Today, Montpelier has changed a lot. It is now a suburb of Richmond. A suburb is a community located near a larger city.
Many people who live in Montpelier work in bigger cities. They travel to places like Richmond for their jobs. This makes Montpelier a "bedroom community." This means people mostly live there and sleep there, but work somewhere else.
A famous person, professional wrestler Mickie James, was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Historic Places in Montpelier
Montpelier has several important historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history.
The historic places in Montpelier include:
- The Montpelier Historic District
- Oakland
- Sycamore Tavern
These sites help tell the story of Montpelier's past.
