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Oriskany
Oriskany Post Office
Oriskany Post Office
Oriskany is located in Virginia
Oriskany
Oriskany
Location in Virginia
Oriskany is located in the United States
Oriskany
Oriskany
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Botetourt
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24130

Oriskany is a small, friendly place in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and buildings that do not have their own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Discover Oriskany!

Oriskany is a quiet community with a few important spots. It has a small post office where people send and receive mail. There is also a church that is very special to the community.

Oriskany Square

The heart of Oriskany is a place called "Oriskany Square." This is one square block that holds the center of the village. It is a gathering spot for the people who live there.

King Memorial Community Church

The King Memorial Community Church is a very important building in Oriskany. It is not only beautiful but also a social center for the community. This church was built in 1904. It shows a simple style of American Victorian architecture. The church welcomes everyone. Its current pastor is David Cox.

Where is Oriskany?

Oriskany is located in a lovely valley. This valley is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. These mountains are famous for their beautiful scenery. Close by, you can find a place to access Craig Creek for canoeing. This is a great spot for outdoor adventures.

Famous People from Oriskany

Even though Oriskany is a small community, some notable people have come from there.

Mont R. Reid, MD

One famous person is Mont R. Reid, MD. He was a very important surgeon in the early 1900s. Dr. Reid learned from another famous surgeon named Halstead. After his training, Dr. Reid went on to create and build a major medical program. This program was at the University of Cincinnati.

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