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Thomas, Virginia facts for kids

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Thomas is a small place where people live, but it's not officially a city or a town with its own government. This type of place is called an "unincorporated community." Thomas is located in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States.

What's in a Name? The History of Thomas

The community of Thomas was named after a man called John Thomas. He was an important person who worked for the railroad. Back in the day, railroads were super important for travel and moving goods across the country.

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