Isle of Wight, Virginia

Isle of Wight
Unincorporated community
Isle of Wight

Location within the state of Virginia

Coordinates: 36°54′28″N 76°42′28″W / 36.90778°N 76.70778°W / 36.90778; -76.70778Coordinates: 36°54′28″N 76°42′28″W / 36.90778°N 76.70778°W / 36.90778; -76.70778
Country United States
State Virginia
County Isle of Wight
Elevation 59 ft (18 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 23397
GNIS ID 1499599[1]

Isle of Wight is an unincorporated community in and the county seat of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. Originally, Isle of Wight County, was named Warrosquyoake Shire. This was changed to the current name of Isle of Wight in 1637.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Isle of Wight, Virginia
  2. ↑ http://www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/about-us/
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