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Skeetrock, Virginia facts for kids

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Skeetrock is a small, unincorporated community located in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it's still a recognized area where people live.

The Story of Skeetrock

Skeetrock has an interesting name! People who lived there long ago used to "skeet" on the slippery creek bed. "Skeet" was their word for skating. That's how this unique community got its name.

A post office was opened in Skeetrock in 1901. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years before it closed down in 1958.

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