Pearly, Virginia facts for kids

Pearly is a small place located in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An "unincorporated community" is a place that does not have its own local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is usually managed by the larger county it is in. Pearly is part of Buchanan County, which is found in the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia.

A Look Back in Time

Pearly once had its own post office. This post office opened in 1903. It helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. However, the post office closed down in 1958. The community of Pearly was named after a woman who lived in the area.