Riverdale Virginia Map

About Riverdale, Virginia

Riverdale is a locality in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. Riverdale is located at 36.5513°N, 76.9597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24592.

Riverdale resides in a landscape softened by the persistent touch of water, where the land gently slopes towards the broad, slow-moving Blackwater River. It lies 24.2 miles west-south-west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Franklin. The air here carries the humid scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a fragrance that mingles with the damp earth after a summer shower. Fields of soybeans and corn, their leaves a vibrant green in the growing season, stretch out like patchwork quilts, punctuated by stands of mature oak and sweetgum trees whose branches reach upwards, catching the light. A quiet stillness often pervades Riverdale, broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the calls of unseen birds in the dense woodland that skirts the riverbanks. The history of Riverdale is intrinsically tied to the Blackwater River, which once served as a vital artery for commerce, carrying timber and agricultural goods downstream to broader markets. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and access to water, established a community that grew around the river's bounty. While the river's economic role has shifted, its presence continues to shape the character of Riverdale, fostering a connection to the natural world and a slower pace of life. The local economy, still largely agricultural, thrives on the rich, dark earth that has sustained generations, with small farms and family-owned businesses forming the backbone of Riverdale's enduring spirit.

About This Riverdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverdale, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.551263, -76.959684. 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 Riverdale and Southampton County.

Detailed location data for Riverdale includes the ZIP code (24014), telephone area code (804, 276), county seat of Southampton County (Courtland), and school district assignment (Halifax 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 Riverdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.