Isom is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Isom in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[2] The community was named for Isom Mullins, a pioneer.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Isom, Virginia
  2. "Dickenson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.

37°11′13″N 82°27′43″W / 37.18694°N 82.46194°W / 37.18694; -82.46194


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