Greene Virginia Map

About Greene, Virginia

Greene is a locality in Greene County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Greene is located at 38.3120°N, 78.4525°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22943.

Greene, Virginia, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the Shenandoah Valley begins its eastward embrace. It lies 19.6 miles north of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north of Twin Lakes. Here, verdant pastures, stitched with the occasional dark ribbon of forest, give way to the meandering curves of the Rapidan River, its waters catching the pale, diffused light of the Appalachian sky. The air itself often carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening crops and the damp earth after a spring rain, while the very contours of the land seem to whisper of an ancient, unhurried geological past. The character of Greene is one of quiet resilience, a place where the echoes of nature's slow work are palpable in the dappled sunlight that filters through mature oak and hickory trees lining country lanes. The history of Greene County is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Virginia, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soils for tobacco and later, a more diverse range of crops. The local economy, while still rooted in farming, has diversified over time, with small businesses and artisanal crafts finding a niche, reflecting a community that values both tradition and adaptation. The distinctive spirit of Greene can be seen in its enduring connection to the land, a sentiment often expressed in local festivals celebrating harvest and the changing seasons. While no single grand landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring beauty of the surrounding countryside, with its vistas stretching towards the hazy blue of distant peaks, serves as Greene's most prominent and cherished attraction, offering a constant reminder of the enduring natural splendor that defines this corner of Virginia.

About This Greene Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greene, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.312036, -78.452459. 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 Greene and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Greene includes the ZIP code (22973), telephone area code (540), county seat of Greene County (Stanardsville), 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 Greene is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.