Hiltons Virginia Map

About Hiltons, Virginia

Hiltons is a locality in Scott County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 217. The population density is 129.7 people per km². Hiltons is located at 36.6545°N, 82.4671°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24258.

Hiltons unfolds in a landscape where the Appalachian Mountains begin their slow, deliberate descent, their rugged peaks softened by a perpetual haze of emerald and slate. It lies 9.0 miles north-east of Kingsport, TN (from Kingsport, TN: bearing 36°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-north-east of Bloomingdale. The land here is a study in contrasts: deep, shadowed hollows cradle the occasional farmhouse, while sun-drenched slopes are stitched with the orderly rows of tobacco fields and the wilder, untamed growth of oak and pine. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decomposing leaves and the fainter, sweeter perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Creeks, clear and cold, tumble over moss-slicked stones, their ceaseless murmur a constant soundtrack to the quietude of Hiltons. The story of Hiltons is inextricably bound to the rich soil and the resourceful people who have worked it for generations. This corner of Scott County, Virginia, has always been a place where hard work and a deep connection to the land formed the bedrock of its economy, historically centered on agriculture, with tobacco a king among crops, and timber also playing a significant role. The echoes of folk music, particularly bluegrass and country, resonate through the hills, a testament to the enduring cultural heritage of the region. While the grand industries of yesteryear may have receded, the spirit of self-reliance and community persists in Hiltons, a quiet strength that has weathered the changing tides of time.

About This Hiltons Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hiltons, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.654545, -82.467094. 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 Hiltons and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Hiltons includes the ZIP code (24258), telephone area code (276), county seat of Scott County (Gate City), and school district assignment (Scott 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 Hiltons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.