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Viers is a small place in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town might. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Viers

How Viers Got Its Name

The community of Viers was named after an early settler, a person who came to live there a long time ago, named Lewis Viers.

The Post Office in Viers

A post office was opened in Viers in 1906. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, helping the community connect with the outside world. However, it eventually closed down in 1959.

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