Nain, Virginia facts for kids
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Nain, Virginia
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 Nain, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Nain, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499785 |
Nain is a small place located in Frederick County, Virginia, in the United States. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's looked after by the larger Frederick County.
Discovering Nain, Virginia
Nain is found in the northwestern part of Frederick County. It's located along a road called the North Frederick Pike, which is also known as U.S. Highway 522. This road helps connect Nain to other places, including the city of Winchester, which is to the southeast.
Nain's Unique Location
One of the most interesting things about Nain is its special location. The community is built within a natural opening, or "gap," in two mountain ridges. These ridges are called Little North Mountain and Flint Ridge. Being in a gap means the land around Nain might be flatter or lower than the mountains on either side, making it a good place for people to settle and for roads to pass through.
