Winterpock, Virginia facts for kids
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Winterpock, Virginia
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Center of Winterpock
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 Winterpock, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Winterpock, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1500336 |
Winterpock is a small, quiet place in western Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Winterpock also doesn't have its own post office.
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Winterpock's History
Winterpock has a long and interesting past, especially connected to mining.
Early Coal Mining Days
From 1837 to 1883, Winterpock was a busy place because of the Clover Hill Pits. These were important coal mines, and many miners lived right in Winterpock. The community was even named after Winterpock Creek. Some people believe the creek's name came from Native Americans, possibly from the words "Win-to-poa-ke."
A Thriving Mining Town
Winterpock was once the main mining town in the area. In 1870, over 1,000 people called Winterpock home! But as the coal mines started to produce less, the number of miners living there slowly became smaller.
What Remains Today
Even though the mining days are over, Winterpock still has a few important landmarks.
- The Reformed Baptist Church of Richmond was built here in 1825. It's a very old and historic church.
- A store opened in 1926. It used to sell gasoline and food to people traveling by car. This happened after the old railroad tracks were turned into roads.
Historic Eppington
Nearby, there's a historic place called Eppington. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
