Claudville, Virginia facts for kids
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Claudville
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 Claudville
Location in Virginia
Claudville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1464956 |
Claudville is an unincorporated community in Patrick County, Virginia, United States. It is located near the Virginia/North Carolina state line at the intersection of Virginia State Route 103 and Virginia State Route 104. It is named after Virginia governor Claude A. Swanson who established the community's post office. Local business include a cafe opened by lifelong resident Harold E. Slate and a number of churches are also present throughout the community. The nearest community is Ararat, 5.3 miles away. The area is known for Civil War reenactments, and a goldfish farm. In October 2009, the area opened the first ever public white spaces broadband network. There is one school, Trinity Christian School.
Notable residents
- Tim Goad, NFL player
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