Waverly Virginia Map

About Waverly, Virginia

Waverly is a locality in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,324. The population density is 329.0 people per km². Waverly is located at 37.0360°N, 77.0952°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23890.

Waverly rests in a landscape shaped by gentle slopes that descend towards the Blackwater River, a languid waterway that whispers secrets of the tidewater region. It lies 21.5 miles south-east of Petersburg, VA (from Petersburg, VA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-east of Disputanta. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the humid embrace of the South, thick with the scent of pine and the distant murmur of cicadas. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their verdant expanse a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of this soil. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and soft oranges, casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch across the quiet streets, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of stillness. Waverly's history is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it, its economy long anchored by the bounty of its farms. The Blackwater River, once a vital artery for commerce, still offers a sense of connection to the past, its slow currents mirroring the unhurried pace of life that characterizes Waverly. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town has also seen a quiet evolution, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents, fostering a sense of close-knit community. The echoes of earlier eras can be felt in the architecture of some of the older homes, their porch swings and stately columns hinting at a bygone era of Southern grace, a subtle reminder of the generations who have called this place home.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waverly, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Waverly and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (22535), telephone area code (540, 804), county seat of Sussex County (Sussex), and school district assignment (Sussex 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.