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Speedwell, Virginia

Coordinates: 36°48′49″N 81°10′18″W / 36.81361°N 81.17167°W / 36.81361; -81.17167
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Speedwell, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Speedwell, Virginia is located in Virginia
Speedwell, Virginia
Speedwell, Virginia
Speedwell, Virginia is located in the United States
Speedwell, Virginia
Speedwell, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°48′49″N 81°10′18″W / 36.81361°N 81.17167°W / 36.81361; -81.17167
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyWythe
Elevation
2,320 ft (710 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24374
GNIS feature ID1502808[1]

Speedwell is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. Speedwell Is famous for 'Cave Hill', a cave in the side of the mountain. Speedwell has been known to be called Speedville.

The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[2]

Climate

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The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Speedwell has a temperate oceanic climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Speedwell". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Speedwell, Virginia