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Explore Arrington, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Arrington, VA street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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CityArrington
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyNelson
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude37.684031
Longitude-78.901133
Population915
Density40.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)22922
Area Code540
County SeatLovingston
School DistrictNelson County Public Schools

About Arrington, Virginia

Arrington is a locality in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 915. The population density is 40.2 people per km². Arrington is located at 37.6840°N, 78.9011°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22922.

Arrington rests in the embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape softened by the gentle breath of the Shenandoah Valley. It lies 21.3 miles northeast of Madison Heights, VA (from Madison Heights, VA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 22.9 miles northeast of Lynchburg. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet grace, its slopes cloaked in a tapestry of deciduous and evergreen trees that shift their hues with the passing seasons. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a whisper of pine and damp earth, particularly potent in the moments just before dawn when the world seems to hold its breath. The soil, a rich loam, has been shaped over millennia by water and wind, creating a terrain that is both yielding and resilient, hinting at the deep roots that anchor everything in this place. Historically, Arrington’s identity is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings and the enduring spirit of its people. The legacy of farming, particularly tobacco and later diversified crops, is etched into the very character of the region, a testament to generations who coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. While the broader economic currents of Virginia have evolved, Arrington retains a connection to its agrarian roots, with smaller farms and agricultural enterprises still contributing to its unique character. The shadow of colonial and Civil War history also falls lightly here, a reminder of the deep, often complex, narratives that have unfolded across this Old Dominion soil, shaping the courteous, grounded demeanor of its inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lake Nelson Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 060° NE
  • James River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 148° SE
  • James River (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 148° SE
  • James River State Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 131° SE
  • Tye River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 120° SE
  • Virginia Distillery Co. Distillery Tour & Tasting (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 017° N
  • Priest Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.1 mi, 311° NW · 5,994 acres
  • George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 11.6 mi, 339° N · 1.1M acres
  • Three Ridges Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.6 mi, 339° N · 4,607 acres
  • Sweet Briar Museum (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 229° SW
  • Train Station and Caboose (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 229° SW
  • Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 13.7 mi, 289° W
  • Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 000° N
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 14.8 mi, 340° N · 110k acres
  • Crabtree Falls (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 320° NW
  • Ridgely's Fun Park (Theme Park) — 16.2 mi, 353° N
  • Earl Hamner Theater (Theatre) — 16.8 mi, 011° N
  • Yankee Horse Ridge (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 300° NW
  • Big Levels National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 17.9 mi, 341° N · 12k acres
  • Appomattox Court House Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 21.9 mi, 166° S
  • Confederate Cemetery (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 166° S
  • Raine Monument (Monument) — 22.0 mi, 166° S
  • Constitution Tree Plaque (Monument) — 22.2 mi, 220° SW
  • 1978 Garden Restoration (Monument) — 22.5 mi, 216° SW
  • Thoresen Theatre (Theatre) — 22.5 mi, 221° SW
  • Amazement Square (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 215° SW
  • Metal Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 22.7 mi, 215° SW
  • BWXT Youth Gallery (Gallery) — 22.7 mi, 216° SW
  • Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 24.3 mi, 005° N · 197k acres
  • Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 27.1 mi, 254° W · 733k acres

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About This Arrington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arrington, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.684031, -78.901133. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arrington and Nelson County.

Detailed location data for Arrington includes the ZIP code (22922), telephone area code (540), county seat of Nelson County (Lovingston), and school district assignment (Nelson County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arrington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.