Virgilina Virginia Map

About Virgilina, Virginia

Virgilina is a locality in Halifax County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 171. The population density is 81.8 people per km². Virgilina is located at 36.5435°N, 78.7750°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24598.

Virgilina rests where the land begins its quiet surrender to the Dan River's patient flow, a place etched by the gentle curves of the terrain. It lies 34.5 miles east of Danville, VA (from Danville, VA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-south-west of Henrico. Here, the rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and the steady hand of seasons, cradle fields that stretch towards a horizon often painted with the hazy blues and purples of late afternoon. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a palpable quietude broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird, a testament to the enduring presence of nature in this corner of Halifax County. The very character of Virgilina seems to be drawn from this landscape, a blend of stoic resilience and a deep, unassuming beauty that unfolds slowly, like the unfurling of a fern frond. The story of Virgilina is a narrative whispered by its very soil, a place long shaped by the agrarian spirit that defined much of southern Virginia. Its roots are intertwined with the tobacco fields that once dominated its economy, a labor-intensive legacy that has gradually evolved into a more diversified agricultural present, with crops like soybeans and corn now sharing the land. The proximity to the Dan River, a vital artery through the region, has always been central to Virgilina's existence, offering both passage and sustenance, its waters a constant, murmuring presence. While grand historical monuments are absent, the history here is lived, in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet pride in their connection to this land and its unfolding story.

About This Virgilina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Virgilina, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.543474, -78.775006. 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 Virgilina and Halifax County.

Detailed location data for Virgilina includes the ZIP code (24598), telephone area code (276), county seat of Halifax County (Halifax), and school district assignment (Halifax 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 Virgilina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.