Newsoms Virginia Map
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Interactive Map of Newsoms, Virginia
| City | Newsoms |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Southampton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.624596 |
| Longitude | -77.124688 |
| Population | 286 |
| Density | 220.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 23874 |
| Area Code | 804 |
| County Seat | Courtland |
| School District | Southampton County Public Schools |
About Newsoms, Virginia
Newsoms is a locality in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 286. The population density is 220.9 people per km². Newsoms is located at 36.6246°N, 77.1247°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newsoms is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 23874.Newsoms emerges from the flat, fertile plains of Southampton County as a quiet intersection of agriculture and enduring woodland. It lies 30.8 miles west-southwest of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 11.8 miles west-southwest of Franklin. Darden Mill Run slices through the local terrain, its steady flow carving a subtle depression in the earth that sustains the dense, green thickets bordering the fields. The air here holds a heavy, humid stillness during the summer months, while the light at dusk settles in long, golden bars across the rows of crops, illuminating the dust motes that dance above the dark, loamy soil. Far to the west, the Appalachian Mountains remain hidden beyond the horizon, leaving the landscape to define itself by the expanse of sky and the rhythmic cycle of the planting seasons.
Economic life in Newsoms remains tied to the vitality of the land, reflecting a history built upon the labor of the harvest and the steady operation of regional mills. The nearby Cypress Bridge State Natural Area Preserve offers a glimpse into the untamed character of the local flora, providing a protected sanctuary where the canopy closes tight against the midday sun. Generations have maintained the modest infrastructure of the area, balancing the quietude of rural life with the necessary diligence of modern agrarian work. In Newsoms, time is measured not by the clock, but by the slow rotation of the seasons, as the shadows lengthen over the fields and the quiet hum of the countryside persists long after the work of the day has concluded.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Cypress Bridge State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 047° NE
- Cypress Bridge (State Wilderness) — 5.7 mi, 052° NE
- Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Community House and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 322° NW
- North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Goodwood Preserve (Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 233° SW
- South Quay Sandhills State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 11.3 mi, 111° E
- South Quay State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 12.5 mi, 103° E
- Murfreesboro Veterans War Monument (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 174° S
- South Quay Sandhills (State Wilderness) — 13.4 mi, 111° E
- Airfield Pond Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 19.8 mi, 014° N
- Chowan Swamp State Natural Area (State Park) — 20.6 mi, 138° SE
- Greensville County-Emporia Historical Museum (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 280° W
- Merchants Millpond State Park (State Park) — 26.0 mi, 125° SE
- Confederate Cemetery (Monument) — 29.8 mi, 244° SW
- Red Thread Studio (Gallery) — 30.8 mi, 076° E
- Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.0 mi, 088° E · 228k acres
- Sam Patterson Statue (Monument) — 31.5 mi, 249° W
- Royal Palace Theatre (Cinema) — 32.4 mi, 242° SW
- Petersburg National Battlefield Park (National Park) — 35.7 mi, 334° NW · 212 acres
- The Arts Center (Gallery) — 36.6 mi, 048° NE
- Rock Museum (Museum) — 38.6 mi, 206° SW
- Brunswick County Museum (Museum) — 41.1 mi, 283° W
- Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 41.9 mi, 018° N
- Confederate winter quarters (Historic Ruins) — 43.0 mi, 333° NW
- Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.5 mi, 184° S · 43k acres
- White Blind (Viewpoint) — 44.1 mi, 065° NE
- Jackson House (Historic Ruins) — 44.6 mi, 026° NE
- Historic Jamestowne - Visitor Center (Attraction) — 44.9 mi, 025° NE
- Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 44.9 mi, 078° E
- Capture of the Patriot (Registered Battlefield) — 45.5 mi, 050° NE
- Skirmish at Waters Creek (Registered Battlefield) — 45.5 mi, 051° NE
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About This Newsoms Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newsoms, Virginia. Coordinates: 36.624596, -77.124688. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Newsoms includes the ZIP code (23874), telephone area code (804), county seat of Southampton County (Courtland), and school district assignment (Southampton County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
