Skeetrock, Virginia facts for kids

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Skeetrock is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Skeetrock in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958. Skeetrock was so named because locals would skate, or skeet, on the slippery creek bed.

Municipalities and communities of Dickenson County, Virginia, United States
Towns
CDP
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 37°13′19″N 82°24′50″W / 37.22194°N 82.41389°W / 37.22194; -82.41389


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