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Arvonia, Virginia

Arvonia, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Arvonia, Virginia is located in Virginia
Arvonia, Virginia
Arvonia, Virginia
Arvonia, Virginia is located in the US
Arvonia, Virginia
Arvonia, Virginia
Coordinates: 37°41′01″N 78°20′29″W / 37.68361°N 78.34139°W / 37.68361; -78.34139Coordinates: 37°41′01″N 78°20′29″W / 37.68361°N 78.34139°W / 37.68361; -78.34139
Country United States
State Virginia
County Buckingham
Elevation 367 ft (112 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 434
GNIS feature ID 1462571

Arvonia is an unincorporated community in Buckingham County, Virginia founded mainly by Welsh immigrants during the 19th century. The town derives its name from the popular port city of Caernarfon, Wales. Its major industry has been slate mining. The slate is known primarily for its color and durability, and is featured on many prominent American buildings, such as the Smithsonian Castle, and the University of Virginia. In 1885 Arvon Presbyterian Church was founded to serve the many Welsh miners in the Slate Quarry. The sanctuary portion of the church was destroyed by fire in 2009 and after being rebuilt to its original design, it reopened on Palm Sunday, April 12, 2012. The population of Arvonia is 1,106.

Bryn Arvon and Gwyn Arvon, in Arvonia, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guerrant House and Seven Islands Archeological and Historic District, also NRHP-listed, are both near Arvonia.



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