Wheeler, Virginia

Wheeler is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia. Wheeler is located along U.S. Route 58 6.5 miles (10.5 km) east-northeast of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. It is the southwesternmost populated place in Virginia.

Wheeler, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Wheeler, Virginia
Wheeler, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°37′19″N 83°33′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyLee
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s)276
GNIS feature ID1500308[1]

History

The community was likely named for the Wheeler family of pioneer settlers.[2]

References


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