Nathalie, Virginia facts for kids
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Nathalie, Virginia
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 Nathalie, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Nathalie, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.00 sq mi (7.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 169 ft (554 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 61/sq mi (23.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24577
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-55000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497035 |
Nathalie is a small community located in Halifax County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 183 people lived there.
Where is Nathalie?
Nathalie is found in the northern part of Halifax County. It sits about 169 meters (554 feet) above sea level. The community is about 15 miles north of Halifax, which is the main town and county seat of Halifax County.
The area of Nathalie covers about 7.8 square kilometers (3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Streams and small rivers in the community flow into Catawba Creek. This creek then flows northeast into the Roanoke River.
A Look at Nathalie's History
Nathalie got its name around 1890 or 1891. It was named after Natalie Otey, whose mother, Mrs. Rebecca Wimbish, owned a lot of land in the area. Before this, the village was part of the Nathaniel Barksdale plantation.
The community has a long history. A church, the first Catawba Baptist Church, was built there in 1773. A post office has been operating in Nathalie since 1828. This post office is still open today and uses the ZIP code 24577.
A notable landmark near Nathalie is the former Clarkton Bridge. This bridge crosses the Roanoke or "Staunton" River, about 4 miles northeast of the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 because of its historical importance.
