Gordonsville Virginia Map

About Gordonsville, Virginia

Gordonsville is a locality in Orange County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,459. The population density is 621.8 people per km². Gordonsville is located at 38.1374°N, 78.1878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22942.

Gordonsville rests in Orange County, Virginia, a place where the land, though gently sloped, carries the weight of ages. It lies 16.8 miles north-northeast of Lake Monticello, VA (from Lake Monticello, VA: bearing 28°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-southwest of Orange. The soil here, a rich, loamy red, is the sort that yields generously under the sun's patient gaze, a muted crimson that deepens with the approaching twilight. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward the horizon, their stalks whispering secrets on the breeze that drifts from the distant Blue Ridge Mountains, their hazy outlines a constant, comforting presence. Old oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate the landscape, offering pockets of cool, dappled shade on summer afternoons. The air itself possesses a distinct character, a blend of damp earth, the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle in bloom, and the distant, metallic tang of industry that occasionally drifts from the railway lines. This part of Virginia, long marked by its equestrian traditions and agricultural bounty, retains a quiet dignity. Gordonsville, once a vital railroad hub, still hums with the ghost of its bustling past. The tracks, though less frequented, remain a tangible link to its history as a crossroads, a place where goods and travelers converged. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and the railroad, now navigates a more diverse path, with small businesses and service industries contributing to the town's steady pulse. It’s a place where conversations still linger on front porches, and the pace of life allows for a genuine recognition of one's neighbors. The historic homes, with their wide verandas and sturdy brickwork, speak of generations who have called Gordonsville home, their stories woven into the very warp and weft of the community.

About This Gordonsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gordonsville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.137358, -78.187781. 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 Gordonsville and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Gordonsville includes the ZIP code (22942), telephone area code (540), county seat of Orange County (Orange), and school district assignment (Orange 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 Gordonsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.