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Ware Neck, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Ware Neck, Virginia is located in Virginia
Ware Neck, Virginia
Ware Neck, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Ware Neck, Virginia is located in the United States
Ware Neck, Virginia
Ware Neck, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Gloucester
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23178
Area code(s) 804
GNIS feature ID 1476323

Ware Neck is a small place in Gloucester County, Virginia, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's part of the larger county area.

Ware Neck is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east-southeast of Gloucester Courthouse, which is the main town in Gloucester County. People who live in Ware Neck get their mail through a special post office that uses the ZIP code 23178.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, schools, and police services for everyone in the area.

Historic Places in Ware Neck

Ware Neck is home to some important historical spots. Two places here are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.

  • Lowland Cottage: This old house is recognized for its history.
  • Ware Neck Store and Post Office: This building once served as both a local store and the community's post office. It's also considered historically important.

These places help us remember what life was like in Ware Neck a long time ago.

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