Machodoc, Virginia

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

History

A post office called Machodoc was established in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.^[2] Machodoc is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "ceremonial river".^[3]

References

↑ "Machodoc (Westmoreland County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
↑ "Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States

County seat: Montross

Towns	Colonial Beach Montross

Unincorporated communities	Acorn Baynesville Bayside Bryant Town Bull Neck Carys Corner Chiltons Chisford Coles Point Currioman Landing East End Erica Flat Iron Grays Corner Griffiths Corner Hague Hinnom Hogans Hill Horners Kinsale Kremlin Latanes Laurel Grove Leedstown Leesville Lerty Machodoc Maple Grove Mattox Bridge Meter Monroe Hall Mount Holly Narrow Beach Nash Town Neenah Nomini Nomini Grove Oak Grove Oldhams Onawmanient Palmtown Peeds Pomona Potomac Beach Potomac Mills Ragged Point Beach Sandy Point Smith Hill Springfield Stratford Hall Stratford Mill Templeman Threeway Tidwells Tucker Hill Wakefield Corner Westmoreland Wilberts Corner Zacata

Coordinates: 38°04′49″N 76°41′48″W / 38.08028°N 76.69667°W / 38.08028; -76.69667

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