Van, Virginia

Van is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Van in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named for Rev. John B. Van, an early postmaster.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van, Virginia
  2. ↑ "Lee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.

Coordinates: 36°36′49″N 83°09′20″W / 36.61361°N 83.15556°W / 36.61361; -83.15556


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