Nelson Virginia Map

About Nelson, Virginia

Nelson is a locality in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Nelson is located at 36.5624°N, 78.7047°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22967.

Nelson exhales a quiet, settled air, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with the passing seasons. It lies 38.3 miles east of Danville, VA (from Danville, VA: bearing 92°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-south-west of Henrico. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of oak and pine, undulate towards the horizon, hinting at the larger Blue Ridge Mountains that form a majestic backdrop. Creeks, born from mountain springs, carve gentle paths through the terrain, their cool waters glinting in the dappled sunlight that filters through the leafy canopy. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint sweetness of wild honeysuckle, a perfume unique to this Virginian landscape. Here, the sky stretches vast and open, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations and the fiery hues of sunset, painting the hills in shades of amber and rose. The history of Nelson is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its fertile soil, a tradition that continues to define the local economy. While farming remains a cornerstone, a burgeoning spirit of entrepreneurship has taken hold, with small businesses and craft artisans finding their footing. The legacy of earlier industries, though faded, still whispers through the landscape, a reminder of the industrious past. Nelson's character is that of quiet resilience, a place where a strong sense of community thrives, fostered by the shared experience of living amidst such natural beauty and the enduring rhythm of rural life.

About This Nelson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nelson, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.562363, -78.704727. 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 Nelson and Nelson County.

Detailed location data for Nelson includes the ZIP code (24598), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Nelson County (Lovingston), 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 Nelson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.