Deerfield, Virginia

Deerfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States.[1] The population as of the 2010 Census was 132.[2] It has a very low population density, as it is a small unincorporated rural area. The Deerfield mall is the main store of the town. Deerfield consists of farms, hunting areas, old plantation houses, and scenic views of the mountains. Deer, bear, and other forms of wildlife fill the area. Deerfield has its own post office, fire department, rescue squad, dump, and a historic school house. Students who live in Deerfield attend Churchville Elementary School, Beverley Manor Middle School, and Buffalo Gap High School.

View of Deerfield Valley
Deerfield, Virginia
Census-designated place (CDP)
Deerfield, Virginia
Coordinates: 38°11′44″N 79°24′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyAugusta
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2584836[1]

The Deerfield School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

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References
  1. "Deerfield". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  2. Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data). Archived 2012-07-11 at Archive.today Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. Climate Summary for Deerfield, Virginia


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