Isle of Wight, Virginia

Summary

Isle of Wight is an unincorporated community in and the county seat of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. Originally, Isle of Wight County was named Warrosquyoake Shire. This was changed to the current name of Isle of Wight in 1637.[2]

Isle of Wight, Virginia
Isle of Wight is located in Virginia
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
Location within the state of Virginia
Isle of Wight is located in the United States
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°54′28″N 76°42′28″W / 36.90778°N 76.70778°W / 36.90778; -76.70778
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyIsle of Wight
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
23397
GNIS ID1499599[1]

References edit

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Isle of Wight, Virginia
  2. ^ "About Us « The County of Isle of Wight". www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011.