Machodoc,_Virginia

Machodoc, Virginia

Machodoc, Virginia

Unincorporated community in Virginia, US

Machodoc is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Machodoc was established in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[2] Machodoc is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "ceremonial river".[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Machodoc (Westmoreland County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  3. [3]
    Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.

38°04′49″N 76°41′48″W


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