Jasper, Virginia

Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jasper is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, United States.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
1,572 ft (479 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
GNIS feature ID1493135[1]
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Jasper, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Jasper is located in Virginia
Jasper
Jasper
Jasper is located in the United States
Jasper
Jasper
Coordinates: 36°46′5″N 82°49′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyLee
Elevation
1,572 ft (479 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1493135[1]
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History

A post office was established at Jasper in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[2] The community was likely named for Jasper Edens, a railman.[3]

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