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Vesta, Virginia
Vesta, Virginia is located in Virginia
Vesta, Virginia
Vesta, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Vesta, Virginia is located in the United States
Vesta, Virginia
Vesta, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Patrick
Elevation
2,841 ft (866 m)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24177
Area code(s) 276
GNIS feature ID 1476176

Vesta is a small, quiet place located in Patrick County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially part of a town or city. Instead, it's governed by the county.

Discover Vesta!

Vesta is a charming spot in the beautiful state of Virginia. It offers a glimpse into rural American life. While it might not be a big city, Vesta has its own unique character.

Where is Vesta Located?

Vesta is found in the southwestern part of Virginia. It sits within Patrick County. You can find Vesta about 7.5 miles (which is about 12 kilometers) northwest of a larger town called Stuart. It's also right along U.S. Route 58, which is a major road.

Life in Vesta

Even though Vesta is an unincorporated community, it still provides important services for its residents. One key service is its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. The ZIP code for Vesta is 24177. This code helps the mail get to the right place. The area code for phones in Vesta is 276.

Quick Facts About Vesta

Vesta is located at a fairly high elevation. It sits at about 2,841 feet above sea level. That's roughly 866 meters high! This elevation can sometimes mean cooler temperatures. The community is in the Eastern Time Zone. During standard time, it's Eastern Standard Time (EST). In the summer, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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