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Welcome to Groseclose ...

Groseclose is located in Wythe County<1>.


The location of Groseclose has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>


Groseclose is 2,360 feet [719 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Groseclose is about ½ mile above sea level.

Time Zone: Groseclose lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

The area code for Groseclose: (276)

Communities Also Named Groseclose ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Virginia communities named Groseclose: This one is located in Wythe County and the other is located in Smyth County.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Groseclose.

Communities near Groseclose ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Groseclose.

  • Wytheville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Marion
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
    • Marion is located in Smyth County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <4>
  • Rural Retreat
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Independence
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
    • Independence is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 887 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <4>
  • Fries
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
  • Trout Dale
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
  • Speedwell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedwell
    • Speedwell is located in Wythe County
  • Kent
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
    • Kent is located in Wythe County
  • Atkins
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkins
    • Atkins is located in Smyth County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atkins <4>
  • Elk Creek
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Groseclose. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Groseclose.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Groseclose. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Groseclose.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Groseclose. See our Newspapers Page for Groseclose.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Groseclose ...

Looking for more information about Groseclose? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Groseclose, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Groseclose.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Groseclose. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Wythe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Groseclose - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.









 

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