Wirtz, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wirtz, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Wirtz, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Wirtz, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24184
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477892 |
Wirtz is a small place in Franklin County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county government.
Wirtz is located near a railroad. It is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north of a bigger town called Rocky Mount.
What is Wirtz Like?
Wirtz has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It first opened a long time ago, on April 20, 1893. The ZIP code for Wirtz is 24184.
History of Wirtz
Important Historical Sites
One important historical place in Wirtz is the Gwin Dudley Home Site. This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The National Register of Historic Places is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect these places.
