Parrott Virginia Map

About Parrott, Virginia

Parrott is a locality in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 401. The population density is 48.3 people per km². Parrott is located at 37.2051°N, 80.6156°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24132.

Parrott rests in a hollow where the land begins to fold and crease, its slopes gradually rising toward the more rugged contours of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 11.2 miles west of Blacksburg, VA (from Blacksburg, VA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-north-west of Radford. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and the faintest, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers clinging to the roadside verges. The broad, shallow curves of the New River are not far, a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very character of the terrain, its banks often fringed with sycamores and the rustling whisper of river reeds. Here, the sky often appears vast and pale, a canvas brushed with the soft grey of approaching weather or the luminous, almost tangible glow of late afternoon sun. The landscape speaks of patient erosion, of water and time working their slow, inexorable art upon the ancient stone. The economy of Parrott has long been tethered to the rhythms of the land and the resources it has yielded. Coal mining once pulsed through the veins of this region, a demanding industry that shaped the lives and the very contours of the hillsides, leaving behind a legacy etched in the memory of the older generations. While the mines may have quieted, the spirit of industriousness persists, now often channeled into agriculture and the quiet diligence of small businesses. The nearby New River, a lifeline for centuries, continues to offer its bounty, its waters a source of recreation and a gentle reminder of the natural wealth that underpins the life of Parrott. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet dignity in the way the present generation carries forward the heritage of those who came before.

About This Parrott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parrott, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.205125, -80.615617. 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 Parrott and Pulaski County.

Detailed location data for Parrott includes the ZIP code (24132), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Pulaski County (Pulaski), and school district assignment (Pulaski 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 Parrott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.