White Marsh Virginia Map

About White Marsh, Virginia

White Marsh is a locality in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². White Marsh is located at 37.3424°N, 76.5213°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23183.

White Marsh breathes the salt-laced air of Virginia’s Northern Neck, a landscape where the land exhales slow, wide breaths toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 11.4 miles east-north-east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-west of Gloucester Point. Here, the terrain gently slopes, a verdant tapestry woven with agricultural fields that stretch to meet the whispering reeds of tidal marshes. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel over pastures where cattle graze, their contented lowing a soft counterpoint to the distant cry of gulls. The very air hums with a quiet energy, a palpable sense of life unfolding at its own deliberate pace, especially as the sun begins its descent, casting long, honeyed shadows across the fields and painting the sky in hues of rose and amethyst. The history of White Marsh is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the bounty of its waterways, a lineage stretching back to colonial times when plantations thrived on the cultivation of tobacco. This legacy is still visible in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of old farmhouses that dot the landscape, each with its own story etched into the wood and stone. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from the land, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, alongside a growing appreciation for the area’s natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility and authentic charm of this riverside locale. The community cherishes its heritage, a quiet pride evident in the preservation of its historic sites and the enduring traditions that continue to shape the character of White Marsh.

About This White Marsh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Marsh, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.342365, -76.52134. 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 White Marsh and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for White Marsh includes the ZIP code (23072), telephone area code (804), county seat of Gloucester County (Gloucester Courthouse), 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 White Marsh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.