Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia facts for kids
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Blackwater, Virginia
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 Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24221
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477119 |
Blackwater is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, United States, along Virginia State Route 70 5.4 miles (8.7 km) southeast of Jonesville. Its ZIP code is 24221.
History
A post office was established as Black Water in 1874. The community was named from Blackwater Creek.
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