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Quinton, Virginia
House and roadway in Quinton
House and roadway in Quinton
Quinton, Virginia is located in Virginia
Quinton, Virginia
Quinton, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Quinton, Virginia is located in the United States
Quinton, Virginia
Quinton, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County New Kent
Elevation
151 ft (46 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23141
Area code(s) 804
GNIS feature ID 1472912

Quinton is a small place in New Kent County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Quinton is located in the western part of New Kent County. You can find it along State Route 249, which is a road that helps people travel through the area.

Exploring Quinton's History

Quinton might be small, but it has some interesting historical spots. These places are important enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.

Historic Landmarks

Two places in Quinton are on this important list:

  • Crump's Mill and Millpond: This is an old mill and the pond next to it. Mills were once very important for grinding grain.
  • New Kent High School and George W. Watkins High School: These are two schools that have played a big role in the community's past. They show how education has grown in the area over time.

These sites help us remember the history and development of Quinton and New Kent County.

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