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Zuni, Virginia
Zuni in 2022, along US Route 460
Zuni in 2022, along US Route 460
Zuni, Virginia is located in Virginia
Zuni, Virginia
Zuni, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Zuni, Virginia is located in the United States
Zuni, Virginia
Zuni, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Isle of Wight
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
23898
GNIS ID 1500086

Zuni (pronounced 'zoo-nye') is a small, friendly community in southeastern Virginia, USA. It's located in Isle of Wight County, which is part of the Hampton Roads area. Zuni is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's governed by the county.

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What You'll Find in Zuni

Today, Zuni has a few important places for its residents. You can find a general store, a gas station, and a shop for repairing small engines. There are also two churches and its own Post Office. In the middle of the 1900s, Zuni was a busier place. It used to have hotels, a bank, and many other businesses.

Zuni and the Blackwater River

Zuni sits right next to the Blackwater River. This river forms the border between Isle of Wight County and Southampton County. The river is a beautiful part of the landscape.

However, the Blackwater River can sometimes cause problems. In 1999, Zuni experienced a big flood from Hurricane Floyd. The river overflowed its banks. It flooded again in 2006. During these floods, the water completely covered the bridge that crosses the river. When the river overflows, many homes in the Zuni area can get flooded.

Getting Around Zuni

Zuni is located along U.S. Route 460. This road connects Zuni to other nearby towns. If you travel southeast from Zuni, you'll reach Windsor. If you go northwest, you'll find Ivor.

Zuni in a Story

Zuni, Virginia, is even mentioned in a book! It appears as a location in the novel Asphalt. This book is a dystopian story written by Carl Hancock Rux.

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