Halfway, Virginia
Halfway is a small, unincorporated hamlet in Fauquier County, Virginia,[1] running along State Route 626, known as Halfway Road. The hamlet is named so for its equidistant location between the towns of Middleburg and The Plains. It is home to a local vineyard and winery, and carries The Plains' ZIP Code of 20198.
Halfway, Virginia | |
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Halfway Location within Fauquier county Halfway Halfway (Virginia) Halfway Halfway (the United States) | |
Coordinates: 38°39′27″N 77°43′01″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
County | Fauquier |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 20189 |
GNIS feature ID | 1495639[1] |
Wide usage of Halfway is now quite uncommon, except by residents within neighboring towns. The area is usually considered to be part of The Plains, although a small sign still stands noting that the area is known as Halfway. The post office and general store no longer exist there.
References
- "Halfway". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
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