Severn Virginia Map

About Severn, Virginia

Severn is a locality in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Severn is located at 37.2943°N, 76.4155°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23155.

Severn rests at the edge of the wide, dark waters, a place where the land breathes a humid, salt-tinged air. It lies 16.1 miles east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 84°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-north-east of Gloucester Point. Gentle slopes, softened by centuries of sun and rain, give way to the shimmering expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, its surface often a mirror to the vast, ever-changing sky. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand sentinel over fields that stretch towards the horizon, their green hues deepening to a bruised purple as evening approaches. The scent of pine needles and damp earth mingles with the distant, briny tang of the bay, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. The history of Severn is written in the quiet lanes and the weathered clapboard of its homes, a testament to the generations who have drawn sustenance from this fertile ground. Once a vital artery for trade and agriculture, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the bay and the cultivation of its rich soil, though the rhythm of its days now moves with a gentler cadence. The echoes of its past linger in the hushed reverence of its historic sites, where the stories of early settlers and the enduring spirit of Virginia’s Tidewater region are palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Severn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Severn, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.294308, -76.415502. 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 Severn and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Severn includes the ZIP code (23072), telephone area code (804), county seat of Gloucester County (Gloucester Courthouse), 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 Severn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.