Newtown Virginia Map

About Newtown, Virginia

Newtown is a locality in King and Queen County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Newtown is located at 37.9135°N, 77.1289°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23126.

Newtown rests in a gentle cradle of Virginia's Piedmont, where the land rises and falls in soft, green waves toward the distant, hazy blue of the Blue Ridge. It lies 23.3 miles northeast of Atlee, VA (from Atlee, VA: bearing 41°T), and is situated 17.9 miles east of Ruther Glen. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Broad fields, stitched with the darker threads of woodland, stretch out under a sky that often deepens to a bruised purple at twilight, a color that seems to seep into the very soul of the place. Creeks, silver ribbons in the afternoon light, meander through the landscape, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the mature oaks and maples that line the older roads. The history of Newtown is as layered as the rich soil of its farms, a place where the echoes of colonial settlements and the somber memories of the Civil War still whisper on the breeze. For generations, the economy of Newtown was intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land, with tobacco and later, diverse agricultural endeavors, shaping its character and the fortunes of its inhabitants. Today, while farming remains a vital pulse, Newtown has also begun to integrate the modern currents of commerce, a subtle shift that reflects the broader evolution of the Old Dominion. One might still find a farmer's market teeming with the vibrant colors of fresh produce, a direct link to the agricultural heritage, while just a short drive away, newer enterprises suggest a forward-looking spirit, a quiet ambition for growth that doesn't erase the deep roots of this Virginia locality.

About This Newtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newtown, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.913471, -77.128863. 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 Newtown and King and Queen County.

Detailed location data for Newtown includes the ZIP code (23126), telephone area code (804), county seat of King and Queen County (King and Queen Court House), and school district assignment. 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 Newtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.