Rushmere Virginia Map
Rushmere, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rushmere, Isle of Wight County.
Interactive Map of Rushmere, Virginia
| City | Rushmere |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.066815 |
| Longitude | -76.676346 |
| Population | 1,033 |
| Density | 42.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rushmere, Virginia
Rushmere is a locality in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,033. The population density is 42.8 people per km². Rushmere is located at 37.0668°N, 76.6763°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23430.
Rushmere unfurls itself across a modest expanse of southeastern Virginia, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of water and time. It lies 14.2 miles south of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-west of Smithfield. Here, the terrain offers a gentle transition from the broad, fertile fields that hint at agricultural bounty to the encroaching shadows of mature woodlands, their canopies a deep, verdant hush. The air, especially in the early morning or the deepening twilight, carries a peculiar moisture, a humid embrace that speaks of proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its myriad tributaries. Even the roads, curving with a natural, unforced grace, seem to follow the land's inclinations, leading one past the occasional weathered barn and the neat rows of crops that catch the sun in shimmering swathes. The character of Rushmere is not one of dramatic pronouncements but of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds a significant, tangible presence. This corner of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, is a place where history quietly breathes beneath the surface, a testament to generations who have worked this land. For centuries, agriculture has been the bedrock of the local economy, with peanut farming and other row crops leaving their indelible mark on the soil and the community's identity. The waterway, the James River not far to the north, has always been a vital artery, facilitating trade and shaping settlement patterns. While no single, grand monument defines Rushmere, its distinctiveness lies in the subtle narratives of its past – the echoes of colonial farms, the enduring spirit of its agrarian heritage, and the quiet resilience of a community that continues to draw its sustenance and its character from the very earth and water that surround it.
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About This Rushmere Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rushmere, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Rushmere and Isle of Wight County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rushmere is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Rushmere is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
