Hinnom, Virginia

Unincorporated community in Virginia, US

Hinnom is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the Commonwealth (U.S. state) of Virginia.[1] It lies about five miles from Montross, Virginia, at the end of Zacata Road (Route 645), and consists of the region south of Nomini Bay and west of Nomini Creek. It no longer has a Post Office or a ferry landing.

The community was named after Hinnom in the Middle East.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Hinnom (Westmoreland County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ^ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Montross
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38°06′37″N 76°44′13″W / 38.11028°N 76.73694°W / 38.11028; -76.73694


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