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Crockett, Virginia

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Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
Crockett, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Crockett, Virginia is located in VirginiaCrockett, VirginiaCrockett, VirginiaShow map of VirginiaCrockett, Virginia is located in the United StatesCrockett, VirginiaCrockett, VirginiaShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 36°53′10″N 81°11′31″W / 36.88611°N 81.19194°W / 36.88611; -81.19194
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyWythe
Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code24323
GNIS feature ID1482840

Crockett is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. Its name honors Walter Crockett(c. 1732-1816), a Revolutionary war veteran and politician who represented Montgomery County, Virginia in the Virginia House of Delegates and helped to form Wythe County. On September 18, 1992, Crockett postmistress Donna Jean Stevenson was murdered in the Crockett community post office.

References

  1. "Crockett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
Municipalities and communities of Wythe County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Wytheville
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