Skippers, Virginia

Skippers is an unincorporated community in Greensville County, Virginia, United States. The community is located along US 301 and Virginia Secondary Route 629 east of Exit 4 along Interstate 95. It is also located along the CSX North End Subdivision, and has a wye that crosses US 301 as it runs west to what is today a quarry owned by Vulcan Materials.

Skippers, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Skippers, Virginia Post Office
Skippers, Virginia Post Office
Skippers is located in Virginia
Skippers
Skippers
Skippers is located in the United States
Skippers
Skippers
Coordinates: 36°36′43″N 77°32′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyGreensville
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23879
GNIS feature ID1500116[1]

Originally an agricultural community, the primary industries are cotton and peanut farming.[2] Since the latter half of the 20th century, it has been a frequent stop for truck drivers and other travelers along Interstate 95 using the numerous truck stops at Exits 4 and 8.

References
  1. "Skippers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Good Earth Peanut Company; Homepage
Northbound Interstate 95 approaches the exit to Skippers.


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