Paces, Virginia Explained

Paces is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia.

History

A post office called Pace was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1965.^[1] The community has the name of one Mr. Pace, who donated land to the railroad in exchange for the naming rights.^[2]

References

36.6453°N -79.0986°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 96.