St. Paul Virginia Map

About St. Paul, Virginia

St. Paul is a locality in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 866. The population density is 241.9 people per km². St. Paul is located at 36.9054°N, 82.3110°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. St. Paul is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24283.

St. Paul unfolds along the banks of the Clinch River, where the water carves a quiet, enduring path through the rugged terrain. It lies 22.4 miles north-northwest of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 17.7 miles east of Norton. Dense woodlands climb the surrounding slopes, and the atmospheric light at dusk often softens the sharp limestone outcrops that define the local topography. To the north, the landscape deepens into the quietude of Hardy Hollow, while the presence of Clinch River State Park offers a preserved stretch of wilderness just a short distance from the center. A traveler might catch a glimpse of the Appalachian Mountains rising as a distant, hazy silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the wide expanse of the inland landscape.

St. Paul emerged from the industrial vigor of the coal and timber trades, carving a livelihood from the mineral-rich earth that characterizes this region. The economy has shifted from those extractive origins toward a focus on outdoor recreation and the preservation of the natural corridors that define the local identity. Visitors drawn to the area often explore the nearby Trail of the Lonesome Pine or venture toward the cascading waters of Tank Hollow Falls, connecting with the landscape in ways that honor its quiet, historical resilience. Life in St. Paul maintains a steady, deliberate pace, punctuated by the seasonal shift of leaves that turn the hills into a mosaic of russet and gold, reflecting a durable connection to the land that sustains it.

About This St. Paul Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Paul, Virginia. Coordinates: 36.905382, -82.310976. 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 St. Paul includes the ZIP code (24283), telephone area code (276), county seat of Wise County (Wise), and school district assignment (Wise 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.