Stratton is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Stratton in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[2] The community was named for Frank A. Stratton, a local entrepreneur.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stratton, Virginia
  2. ^ "Dickenson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.

37°05′16″N 82°21′38″W / 37.08778°N 82.36056°W / 37.08778; -82.36056


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