Stephens Virginia Map

About Stephens, Virginia

Stephens is a locality in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,016. Stephens is located at 36.9920°N, 82.6024°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24293.

Stephens rests in a fold of the Appalachians, where hills roll with a quiet persistence, their slopes cloaked in the deep green of oak and pine. It lies 29.1 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 6°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-north-east of Norton. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that settles with the evening mist that often drifts through the hollows. The land itself is a study in rugged beauty, with creek beds cutting through the terrain, their waters tumbling over worn stones, reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky. The character of Stephens is etched into its very contours, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden swathes across the valley floor. The history of Stephens is deeply intertwined with the extraction of coal, a legacy that has shaped its economy and its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the mines, a hardscrabble existence that forged a resilient spirit. Though the industry has shifted, echoes of that past remain, a quiet testament to the hard work and dedication of those who labored in the earth. The local economy now diversifies, with small businesses and agriculture finding their footing on the fertile land, a new chapter being written in the ongoing story of Stephens. The community holds a quiet pride in its heritage, a sense of belonging that is as enduring as the mountains that surround it.

About This Stephens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stephens, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.992045, -82.602378. 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 Stephens and Wise County.

Detailed location data for Stephens includes the ZIP code (24293), telephone area code (276), county seat of Wise County (Wise), 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 Stephens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.