Stanardsville Virginia Map

About Stanardsville, Virginia

Stanardsville is a locality in Greene County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 740. The population density is 609.4 people per km². Stanardsville is located at 38.2974°N, 78.4400°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22973.

Stanardsville rests in a hollow where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to soften, their ancient, forested slopes descending into rolling farmland and the gentle curves of the Rapidan River watershed. It lies 18.6 miles north of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Piney Mountain. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a summer shower, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a spectacle that can hold a watcher spellbound. The land itself is a patchwork of green fields, some yielding corn and soybeans, others pastured for cattle, all crisscrossed by narrow lanes shaded by mature oak and maple trees. The character of Stanardsville is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of daily life, and the distant rumble of thunder rolling off the mountains is a familiar sound. The history of Stanardsville is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Greene County, an area settled in the 18th century by Scotch-Irish and English families drawn to the fertile soil and abundant timber. For generations, farming, primarily tobacco and later diversified crops, formed the backbone of the local economy, with small mills and general stores serving the needs of the surrounding farms. While the agricultural landscape remains, modern life in Stanardsville is also shaped by its proximity to the Charlottesville metropolitan area, with many residents commuting for work, yet the town retains its distinct identity, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Piedmont Virginia locale. The Greene County Courthouse, a stately building at the heart of Stanardsville, stands as a silent witness to the many generations who have called this valley home.

About This Stanardsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stanardsville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.297352, -78.44001. 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 Stanardsville and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Stanardsville includes the ZIP code (22973), telephone area code (540), county seat of Greene County (Stanardsville), and school district assignment (Greene 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 Stanardsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.