Ordinary, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ordinary, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Ordinary, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Ordinary, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Gloucester |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23131
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493379 |
Ordinary is a small place in Gloucester County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called 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.
Ordinary is located along a main road called U.S. Route 17. It's about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) north of Gloucester Point. If you send mail to Ordinary, you would use the ZIP code 23131.
What's in a Name?
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? The community of Ordinary got its name from something called an "ordinary." Back in the day, an ordinary was a public dining hall or inn. It was a place where travelers could stop to eat and sometimes stay the night. So, this community was likely named after a popular inn that used to be there.
Historic Places in Ordinary
Ordinary is home to a special building called Woodville School. This old school building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The National Register is a list of important places in the United States that are worth preserving because of their history or special design.
