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Welcome to Lunenburg ...

Lunenburg is located in Lunenburg County<1> and is the County Seat for Lunenburg County.



Lunenburg is 500 feet [152 m] above sea level.<2>.

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

Lunenburg is located in the (434) area code.

The ZIP code for Lunenburg: 23952<3>

Communities Also Named Lunenburg ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Lunenburg - they are located in Arkansas, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Vermont.

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

Communities near Lunenburg ...

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

  • South Hill
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Hill
    • South Hill is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,356 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Hill <5>
  • Blackstone
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackstone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackstone
    • Blackstone is located in Nottoway County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,304 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blackstone <5>
  • Chase City
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Crewe
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crewe have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crewe
    • Crewe is located in Nottoway County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,116 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crewe <5>
  • Victoria
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
    • Victoria is located in Lunenburg County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,632 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Victoria <5>
  • Kenbridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Keysville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysville
    • Keysville is located in Charlotte County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 776 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keysville <5>
  • Drakes Branch
    (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drakes Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drakes Branch
    • Drakes Branch is located in Charlotte County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 492 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drakes Branch <5>
  • Burkeville
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkeville
    • Burkeville is located in Nottoway County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkeville <5>
  • Oral Oaks
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oral Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oral Oaks
    • Oral Oaks is located in Lunenburg County

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 Lunenburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Lunenburg.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Lunenburg. 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 Lunenburg.

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

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Lunenburg ...

Looking for more information about Lunenburg? 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 Lunenburg, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Lunenburg.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lunenburg. 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 Lunenburg, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Lunenburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Lunenburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Lunenburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<4>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.
<5>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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