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About Westmoreland, Virginia

Westmoreland is a locality in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Westmoreland is located at 38.0643°N, 76.5588°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22520.

Westmoreland, Virginia, lies where the land softens and the broad shoulders of the Northern Neck begin their slow descent toward the Chesapeake. It lies 11.0 miles west-southwest of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southwest of Saint Inigoes. Here, the soil, a rich, dark loam, exhales the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, a perfume that clings to the air like a memory. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching like the arms of weathered prophets, stand sentinel over pastures that ripple with the subtle undulations of the terrain, a landscape carved not by dramatic peaks but by the patient sculptor of water and wind. Creeks, their names whispered from generations past, braid their way through fields of ripening corn and soybeans, reflecting the vast, indifferent sky in their glassy surfaces. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the clapboard houses and weathered barns in a warm, ephemeral glow that seems to hold the very essence of a slower time. This is a place where history is not confined to museums but breathes in the very air, a consequence of its deep roots in the colonial era. Westmoreland was the birthplace of two of America's founding fathers, George Washington and James Monroe, their legacies intertwined with the very soil and waterways that still define the county. The economy, once dominated by tobacco, has found new footing in agriculture and a growing appreciation for its heritage, drawing visitors who seek the quiet dignity of its historic sites and the enduring charm of its rural character. The Potomac River, a constant, pulsing artery, has shaped the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants for centuries, serving as both highway and a source of sustenance, its brackish waters carrying the whispers of commerce and the echoes of long-ago voyages. The rhythm of life in Westmoreland is one of patient continuity, a gentle acknowledgment of the past that informs the present, a testament to the enduring spirit of a place that knows its own quiet strength.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westmoreland, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.064296, -76.558844. 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 Westmoreland and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Westmoreland includes the ZIP code (22488), telephone area code (540), county seat of Westmoreland County (Montross), 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 Westmoreland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.