Wellville, Virginia facts for kids
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Wellville, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Wellville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Wellville, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477867 |
Wellville is a small, quiet place in Nottoway County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is part of Nottoway County, and the county government helps manage things there.
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Wellville's History
Wellville has an interesting past, especially when it comes to trains! A long time ago, in the middle of the 1800s, Wellville was an important stop on a railroad line.
The Importance of Railroads
Trains were a very big deal back then. They helped people travel and moved goods like crops and supplies across the country. Being a train stop meant Wellville was connected to other places and could grow.
The first railroad that passed through Wellville was called the Southside Railroad. This was in the mid-nineteenth century.
Changing Names of the Railroad
Over the years, the railroad changed its name several times. In 1870, the Southside Railroad became the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad. Later, it became a part of the famous Norfolk and Western Railway. Today, this same railway line is used by the Norfolk Southern Railway. So, trains still pass through Wellville, connecting it to the wider world!
Natural Surroundings
Wellville is also close to nature. A stream called Namozine Creek starts just northeast of the community. Creeks and rivers are important for the environment. They can be home to many plants and animals.
