Korea, Virginia

Korea is an unincorporated community in Culpeper County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.^[1]

History

A post office called Korea was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1951.^[2] The community was named after Korea, in East Asia.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Korea, Virginia
↑ "Culpeper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
↑ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Culpeper County, Virginia, United States

County seat: Culpeper

Town	Culpeper

Unincorporated communities	Boston Brandy Station Eggbornsville Elkwood Jeffersonton Korea Lagrange Lignum Mitchells Rapidan Reva Richardsville Rixeyville Stevensburg

Coordinates: 38°37′53″N 78°00′46″W / 38.63139°N 78.01278°W / 38.63139; -78.01278

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