Rowe, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rowe, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Rowe, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Rowe, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24646
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499998 |
Rowe is a small place in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. It is called 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.
Rowe has its own post office, which helps people send and receive mail. The post office opened a long time ago, on January 25, 1939. It uses the ZIP code 24646. A ZIP code is a special number that helps the mail get to the right place.
Where is Rowe Located?
Rowe is found in the beautiful state of Virginia. It is about 6 miles south of another place called Oakwood. You can find Rowe along State Route 624, which is a road that connects different areas.
How Did Rowe Get Its Name?
It is believed that Rowe was named after a person named John S. Rowe. He was an early settler in the area. Settlers are people who move to a new place to live and build a community.
