Newtown, Lancaster County, Virginia facts for kids
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Newtown, Virginia
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 Newtown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Newtown, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lancaster |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Newtown is a small place in Lancaster County, in the U. S. state of Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's in.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, police, and schools for Newtown.
Where is Newtown Located?
Newtown is found in Lancaster County. This county is located in the eastern part of Virginia. Virginia is one of the states in the United States. Lancaster County is close to the Chesapeake Bay.
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