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Clinchco, Virginia

Town · Population 230 · #205 in Virginia
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Clinchco, Virginia

Clinchco is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States. The town, formerly known as Moss, was named for both the Clinchfield Railroad and the Clinchfield Coal Corporation.

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About Clinchco

Set in the southwestern part of Virginia, Clinchco is a tiny community, home to 230 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Clinchco is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.79 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 82 residents per square mile.

📰 Clinchco News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clinchco Unique

  • The only place in America named Clinchco — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clinchco

  • Ridgeview Deli & Wolfpack Den — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Clinchco

  • Ervinton Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)230
Rank in state#205 of 227
Land area2.79 sq mi
Density82/sq mi
Coordinates37.1574, -82.3545

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