Stuart Virginia Map

About Stuart, Virginia

Stuart is a locality in Patrick County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,952. The population density is 213.6 people per km². Stuart is located at 36.6410°N, 80.2656°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24171.

Stuart lies cradled in the rolling landscape of Patrick County, Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to soften their formidable presence. It lies 22.1 miles west of Martinsville, VA (from Martinsville, VA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west of Patrick Springs. The land here is a patchwork of deep green forests and fertile fields, etched by winding creeks that eventually feed the Dan River. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a balm to lungs accustomed to less wilder spaces. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, paints the slopes in shifting hues of ochre and emerald, giving the very ground a breathing quality. The physical character of Stuart is one of gentle slopes and sheltered valleys, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, waiting for the next season’s unfolding. The history of Stuart is deeply intertwined with the agricultural roots of this corner of Virginia, a heritage that still whispers through the brick facades of its older buildings and the weathered barns dotting the countryside. For generations, tobacco was the lifeblood of this region, its cultivation shaping the land and the lives of its people, a legacy acknowledged in the enduring, almost stubborn, pride of its residents. Today, while agriculture remains, the economy has diversified, with small manufacturing and service industries contributing to the steady, unhurried pace of life in Stuart. It’s a place where the past isn't a distant echo but a palpable presence, a grounding force that informs the present, from the courteous greetings exchanged on Main Street to the enduring community spirit that characterizes this particular locality.

About This Stuart Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stuart, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.64097, -80.265609. 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 Stuart and Patrick County.

Detailed location data for Stuart includes the ZIP code (24171), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Patrick County (Stuart), and school district assignment (Patrick 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 Stuart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.