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Red Oak, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Red Oak, Virginia is located in Virginia
Red Oak, Virginia
Red Oak, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Red Oak, Virginia is located in the United States
Red Oak, Virginia
Red Oak, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Charlotte
Elevation
453 ft (138 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23964
Area code(s) 434
GNIS feature ID 1473057

Red Oak is a small place in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.

Discovering Red Oak, Virginia

Red Oak is located in the beautiful state of Virginia. It sits along U.S. Route 15, a major road that helps people travel through the area. If you were to drive west from Chase City, Red Oak would be about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) away.

Red Oak's Post Office

This community has its own post office, which is a central part of the area. The post office in Red Oak has a special ZIP code, 23964. It has been serving the community for a very long time, opening its doors way back on July 31, 1839. That's over 180 years of sending and receiving mail!

Historic Places in Red Oak

Red Oak is home to some important historical sites. Two of these places are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance to the country.

The Salem School

One of these historic sites is the Salem School. Schools are often important landmarks in communities. They represent education and the growth of young minds over many years.

Toombs Tobacco Farm

Another significant place is the Toombs Tobacco Farm. Farms like this played a big role in the history and economy of Virginia. They show us how people lived and worked in the past.

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