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Pocket, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Pocket, Virginia is located in Virginia
Pocket, Virginia
Pocket, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Pocket, Virginia is located in the United States
Pocket, Virginia
Pocket, Virginia
Location in the United States
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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