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Welcome to Moore Ferry ...

Moore Ferry is located in Grayson County<1>.


The location of Moore Ferry has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>


Moore Ferry is 2,210 feet [674 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Moore Ferry is about ½ mile above sea level.

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

The area code for Moore Ferry: (276)

Communities Also Named Moore Ferry ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Moore Ferry - they are located in Georgia and Tennessee.

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

Communities near Moore Ferry ...

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

  • Wytheville
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
  • Galax
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Hillsville
    (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
  • Sparta
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
    • Sparta is located in Alleghany County (NC)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,723 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <4>
  • Independence
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Baywood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywood
    • Baywood is located in Grayson County
  • Ennice
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
    • Ennice is located in Alleghany County (NC)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <4>
  • Elk Creek
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Edmonds
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmonds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonds
    • Edmonds is located in Alleghany County (NC)

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

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

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

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Moore Ferry ...

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Moore Ferry. 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 Grayson, 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 Moore Ferry - 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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