Telegraph Spring, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Telegraph Spring, Virginia
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 Telegraph Spring, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Telegraph Spring, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Telegraph Spring, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Loudoun |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Telegraph Spring is a small, quiet place in Loudoun County, Virginia. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Telegraph Spring is located south of Hamilton.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own local government. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, schools, and safety for everyone living there. It's like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger county area.
The Natural Spring
Telegraph Spring gets its name from a natural spring that still flows there today. A spring is a place where water comes out of the ground. You can find this spring on the east side of Telegraph Springs Road (also known as Route 611). Look for a small metal pipe sticking out of the ground, just south of where Chappelle Hill Road meets it. Water continuously flows from this pipe. However, during times of very little rain, like the drought in 2007, the spring can stop flowing.
Telegraph Springs Road
Telegraph Springs Road is an important road in the area. It runs from the town of Purcellville all the way to Philomont. This road is also known as State Route 611. About half of the road is paved, which means it has a smooth surface. The southern half, however, is made of gravel and dirt.
