Tappahannock Virginia Map
Explore Tappahannock, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Tappahannock, Virginia
| City | Tappahannock |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.912387 |
| Longitude | -76.866012 |
| Population | 2,193 |
| Density | 317.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 22560 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| County Seat | Tappahannock |
| School District | Essex County Public Schools |
About Tappahannock, Virginia
Tappahannock is a locality in Essex County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,193. The population density is 317.2 people per km². Tappahannock is located at 37.9124°N, 76.8660°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Tappahannock is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 22560.Tappahannock claims a quiet authority over the flat, agrarian landscape where the slow, dark waters of Hoskins Creek carve through the silt and clay of the interior plain. It lies 35.2 miles east-northeast of Atlee, VA (from Atlee, VA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-southwest of Warsaw. Thick woods and expansive fields define the perimeter, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers a reminder of the rugged terrain far to the west. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised, heavy gold, catching the dust of the fields and casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward the dense undergrowth of Unknown Park. The air holds a consistent, damp weight, carrying the scent of rich soil and pine needles that lingers long after the sun has slipped below the horizon.
History persists in Tappahannock not as a monument, but as a layer of dust on the brickwork of older buildings that have anchored the local economy for generations. Trade has long moved through this inland crossroads, shifting from the slow commerce of the early agricultural years to the modern rhythms of small-scale industry and regional logistics. Residents often look toward the nearby Bald Eagle Gully or the quiet stillness of Scotts Millpond when the pace of the day demands a pause, finding a sense of grounding in the unchanging geography. There is a deliberate, measured quality to the way the day unfolds here, a focus on the practicalities of the present that honors the long, quiet endurance of the surrounding countryside.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.8 mi, 131° SE · 24k acres
- Marsh Street Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 359° N
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 020° N
- Browne State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 9.5 mi, 155° SE
- Chandlers Millpond Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 12.8 mi, 005° N
- Dragon Run State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 13.6 mi, 165° S
- Belle Isle State Park (State Park) — 16.1 mi, 123° SE
- Westmoreland State Park (State Park) — 16.2 mi, 358° N
- Bird Viewing Blind (Viewpoint) — 17.6 mi, 123° SE
- Bel Air Mansion And Guest House (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 121° SE
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument (National Monument) — 18.9 mi, 351° N · 556 acres
- Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Virginia (Marine Protected Area) — 23.4 mi, 183° S
- Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 114° SE
- Milestone in Radio History (Monument) — 24.1 mi, 002° N
- Booker Taliaferro Washington School (historical) (Historic Ruins) — 24.4 mi, 104° E
- Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 24.9 mi, 193° S
- Port Royal Museum of American History (Museum) — 25.2 mi, 315° NW
- Garrett Farm site, John Wilkes Booth Killed after killing Lincoln (Attraction) — 25.2 mi, 309° NW
- Lighthouse (Public Artwork) — 25.5 mi, 051° NE
- Drayden African-American Schoolhouse (Museum) — 27.4 mi, 049° NE
- 1864 Union Occupation of Bowling Green (Monument) — 27.9 mi, 290° W
- Campaign of 1781 (Monument) — 27.9 mi, 290° W
- Half Shell Stage (Theatre) — 29.8 mi, 117° SE
- The Maryland Dove (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 051° NE
- Gaines Mill Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 33.0 mi, 225° SW
- Flippo Gallery (Gallery) — 35.1 mi, 253° W
- Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 36.0 mi, 310° NW
- Werowocomoco (Historic Ruins) — 36.5 mi, 161° S
- Terror on the Farm (Attraction) — 36.6 mi, 264° W
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.5 mi, 050° NE · 96k acres
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About This Tappahannock Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tappahannock, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.912387, -76.866012. 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 Tappahannock includes the ZIP code (22560), telephone area code (540), county seat of Essex County (Tappahannock), and school district assignment (Essex 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.
| Page generated | August 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. |
