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Severn, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Severn, Virginia is located in Virginia
Severn, Virginia
Severn, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Severn, Virginia is located in the United States
Severn, Virginia
Severn, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Gloucester
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23155
Area code(s) 804
GNIS feature ID 1474178

Severn is a small place in Gloucester County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads, schools, and police.

How Severn is Governed

For Severn, the Gloucester County government handles everything. This includes things like setting up schools and making sure roads are safe. It's a common way for smaller areas to be organized in the United States.

Where is Severn Located?

Severn is found in the eastern part of Virginia. It's close to the water, which is common for many places in this state. Knowing its location helps us understand its geography.

Severn's Neighbors

Severn is about 5.5 miles (or 8.8 kilometers) northeast of another place called Gloucester Point. This helps people find Severn on a map. Gloucester Point is a well-known spot in the area.

Severn's Post Office

Even though Severn is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This is important for the people who live there. It helps them send and receive mail easily.

Understanding ZIP Codes

Every post office has a special number called a ZIP code. For Severn, this code is 23155. A ZIP code helps mail get to the right place quickly. It's like a special address for a whole area.

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