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Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States

Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
Gore, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Gore is located in VirginiaGoreGoreShow map of VirginiaGore is located in the United StatesGoreGoreShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°15′50″N 78°19′55″W / 39.26389°N 78.33194°W / 39.26389; -78.33194
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyFrederick
Area
 • Total0.88 sq mi (2.27 km)
Population
 • Total249
 • Density280/sq mi (110/km)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes22637
GNIS feature ID1467267

Gore is an unincorporated community in western Frederick County, Virginia, United States, located off the Northwestern Turnpike on Gore Road (SR 751) west of Winchester. The community is nestled in the Back Creek Valley. It has been called "Back Creek."

Gore serves as the western terminus of the Winchester and Western Railroad. It is home to the Gore plant of Unimin Corporation. Gore is the birthplace of the author Willa Cather.

Demographics

Gore first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Historic sites (listed on National Register of Historic Places)

References

  1. "ZCTA5 22637 - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gore, Virginia
  3. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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County seat: Winchester
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