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Pocket, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Pocket, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Pocket, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497099 |
Pocket is a small place in Lee 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. It does not have its own local government.
About Pocket
The name "Pocket" makes a lot of sense for this area. It's like a small "pocket" or valley surrounded by land. This kind of place is often found near a river or in a dip in the landscape.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together. However, it does not have its own separate government. Instead, it is part of a larger county or region. The county government provides services like roads and police. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.
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