Stratton is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either hav ...
in
Dickenson County, Virginia
Dickenson County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,124. Its county seat is Clintwood.
History
Dickenson County, formed in 1880 from parts of Buchanan County, Russell County, ...
, in the
United States
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.
History
A post office was established at Stratton in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963. The community was named for Frank A. Stratton, a local entrepreneur.
References
Unincorporated communities in Dickenson County, Virginia
Unincorporated communities in Virginia
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