Markham Virginia Map

About Markham, Virginia

Markham is a locality in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Markham is located at 38.9040°N, 78.0019°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22643.

Markham breathes a quiet stillness, a place where rolling hills, cloaked in the verdant hues of Virginia's Piedmont, meet the sky with a gentle, undulating grace. It lies 21.3 miles south-south-east of Winchester, VA (from Winchester, VA: bearing 156°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-east of Shenandoah Farms. The landscape here is a symphony of cultivated fields and ancient woodlands, the latter often dense with oak and hickory, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward the heavens. A palpable sense of history permeates the air, a subtle perfume of damp earth and sun-warmed pine needles, particularly potent in the hushed hours of late afternoon when the light slants long and golden across the meadows. The streams that thread through the terrain, their waters cool and clear, murmur secrets of seasons past, their banks often lined with wild rhododendron and fern, adding a touch of untamed beauty to the cultivated expanses. The history of Markham is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the agrarian spirit that has long defined this corner of Fauquier County. For generations, its economy has been rooted in the land, a legacy evident in the enduring farms and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the horizon. While agriculture remains a vital thread in the local fabric, the proximity to larger centers has also brought a quiet evolution, drawing in those who appreciate Markham's enduring charm and the slower cadence of life. You might find the occasional artisan’s studio or a small, independent business adding to the unique character, each element contributing to a community that values its heritage while embracing the present.

About This Markham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Markham, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.904, -78.001941. 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 Markham and Fauquier County.

Detailed location data for Markham includes the ZIP code (22643), telephone area code (540), county seat of Fauquier County (Warrenton), 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 Markham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.