Machodoc, Virginia
Unincorporated community in Virginia, US
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 May 3, 2015.
- ^ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Montross
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communities
- Acorn
- Baynesville
- Bayside
- Chiltons
- Chisford
- Coles Point
- East End
- Erica
- Flat Iron
- Hague
- Hinnom
- Horners
- Kinsale
- Kremlin
- Latanes
- Laurel Grove
- Leedstown
- Lerty
- Machodoc
- Maple Grove
- Mattox Bridge
- Meter
- Monroe Hall
- Mount Holly
- Neenah
- Nomini
- Nomini Grove
- Oak Grove
- Oldhams
- Onawmanient
- Palmtown
- Peeds
- Pomona
- Potomac Beach
- Potomac Mills
- Ragged Point Beach
- Sandy Point
- Springfield
- Stratford Hall
- Templeman
- Threeway
- Tidwells
- Tucker Hill
- Wakefield Corner
- Westmoreland
- Zacata
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38°04′49″N 76°41′48″W / 38.08028°N 76.69667°W / 38.08028; -76.69667
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