Stratton, Virginia Explained

Stratton is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Stratton in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.^[1] The community was named for Frank A. Stratton, a local entrepreneur.^[2]

References

37.0878°N -82.3606°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dickenson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 September 2014.
2. Book: Tennis, Joe. Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. 2004. The Overmountain Press. 978-1-57072-256-1. 11.