Natural Bridge, Virginia
Natural Bridge, Virginia | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Natural Bridge, Virginia  Natural Bridge, Virginia | |
| Coordinates:37°37′48″N79°32′35″W/ 37.63000°N 79.54306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockbridge |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24578 |
| Area code | 540 |
| GNISfeature ID | 1485802[1] |
Natural Bridgeis anunincorporated communityinRockbridge County,Virginia,United States. The community is the site ofNatural Bridge,anatural archwhich gives the town its name. Natural Bridge is located at the junction ofU.S. Route 11andState Route 130.[2]Natural Bridge has apost officewithZIP code24578, which opened on June 1, 1800.[3][4]
Attractions[edit]
The main attraction in the community is theNatural Bridge.The site, aNational Historic Landmark,is anatural archwithin alimestonegorge formed byCedar Creek.The land including the bridge was once owned byThomas Jefferson,and according to legend,George Washingtonsurveyed the bridge.[5]Natural Bridge Zoo,Natural Bridge Cavernsand the Virginia Safari Park are located nearby. In addition to the Natural Bridge, theRockbridge Inn,Vine Forest,andVirginia Manorare listed on theNational Register of Historic Places,and the heart of the resort area at the center of the village is listed as theNatural Bridge Historic District.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"Natural Bridge".Geographic Names Information System.United States Geological Survey,United States Department of the Interior.
- ^Virginia Official State Transportation Map(PDF)(Map).Virginia Department of Transportation.2012. § 8.RetrievedApril 20,2012.
- ^United States Postal Service (2012)."USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code".RetrievedFebruary 15,2012.
- ^"Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code".United States Postal Service.RetrievedApril 20,2012.
- ^Carrie Hunter Willis and Etta Belle Walker, 1937,Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia
- ^"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
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