Doswell Virginia Map

About Doswell, Virginia

Doswell is a locality in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Doswell is located at 37.8601°N, 77.4641°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23047.

Doswell unfurls itself across the gentle terrain where the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers converge, their confluence a watery breath exhaled into the broader landscape. It lies 16.6 miles north-north-east of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Ashland. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the afternoon sun. Fields of corn, their stalks a vibrant green in summer's height, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the weathered silhouettes of farmhouses and the occasional gleam of a distant silo. The land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet stillness that settles over the modest sprawl, broken only by the rumble of a passing train or the distant call of a crow. This stretch of Hanover County, where Doswell resides, carries the deep imprint of agricultural heritage, its economy historically tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it yields. Once a vital hub for the tobacco trade, echoes of that era can still be felt in the enduring spirit of the land, even as its present-day character leans towards a blend of farming and the conveniences of proximity to larger urban centers. The famous Meadow Event Park, a cornerstone of the region, draws crowds and pulses with a unique energy, a testament to Doswell's ability to host spectacle amidst its rural tranquility. The very rhythm of life here feels attuned to the seasons, a steady, unhurried progression that allows for both hard work and quiet contemplation under the vast Virginia sky.

About This Doswell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Doswell, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.86014, -77.464149. 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 Doswell and Hanover County.

Detailed location data for Doswell includes the ZIP code (23047), telephone area code (804), county seat of Hanover County (Hanover Courthouse), and school district assignment. 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 Doswell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.