Arrington Virginia Map

About Arrington, Virginia

Arrington is a locality in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 915. The population density is 40.2 people per km². Arrington is located at 37.6840°N, 78.9011°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22922.

Arrington rests in a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of hardwood forests, give way to broader valleys cradled by the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. It lies 22.9 miles north-east of Lynchburg, VA (from Lynchburg, VA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 10.7 miles north-east of Amherst. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, particularly after a rain, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very soul of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, can cast a buttery glow on the cultivated fields and the weathered barns that dot the terrain, lending a quiet dignity to the scene. The gentle curve of the roads, following the natural contours of the land, suggests a slow, deliberate pace, as if the very geography dictates the rhythm of life in Arrington. The history of Arrington is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this fertile region, a legacy stretching back to colonial times, when tobacco and later other cash crops sustained early settlers. The local economy, while diversified now, still bears the imprint of its agrarian roots, with vineyards and orchards contributing to the character of Nelson County. The presence of the James River, though not directly bordering Arrington, influences the broader watershed, hinting at the historical importance of waterways for transport and sustenance. It is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, felt in the enduring family farms and the quiet pride of its residents, a community that has weathered generations of change while holding fast to its core identity.

About This Arrington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arrington, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.684031, -78.901133. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arrington and Nelson County.

Detailed location data for Arrington includes the ZIP code (22922), telephone area code (540), county seat of Nelson County (Lovingston), and school district assignment (Nelson County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arrington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.