McClure, Virginia

McClure is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. McClure is located along the McClure River and Virginia State Route 63, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of Clintwood. McClure had a post office from 1919^[2] until it closed on July 6, 2011; it still has its own ZIP code, 24269.^[3][4]

CountryUnited States

Elevation

1,476 ft (450 m)

Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))

ZIP code

24269

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McClure, Virginia
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 37°06′09″N 82°22′35″W
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Dickenson
Elevation	1,476 ft (450 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	24269
Area code	276
GNIS feature ID	1493267[1]

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The population of McClure is around 300.

According to legend, McClure was named for an Anglo-Scottish pioneer settler who was killed by Indians.^[5] McClure is known as the birthplace of legendary bluegrass singer Ralph Stanley.