Redwood, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Redwood, Virginia
|
|
|---|---|
|
Unincorporated community
|
|
 Redwood, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Redwood, Virginia
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24146
|
| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1473083 |
Redwood is a small, unincorporated community located in Franklin County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live without a formal town government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Redwood is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the area is governed by the larger county government. People living in Redwood still get services like roads and schools from Franklin County.
Where is Redwood Located?
Redwood is found in the beautiful state of Virginia. It's in the western part of the state, within Franklin County. The community is situated about 4.7 miles (or about 7.5 kilometers) east-northeast of a larger town called Rocky Mount. You can find Redwood right along Virginia State Route 40, which is a main road in the area.
A Bit of History
Even though Redwood is a small community, it has its own history. One important part of its past is its post office. The Redwood post office first opened a long time ago, on August 9, 1880. This means it has been serving the community for over 140 years, helping people send and receive mail. The post office uses the ZIP code 24146.
