Philpott is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Philpott was established in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.[2]

Politician A. L. Philpott was born in Philpott.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Philpott, Virginia
  2. "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. "Martinsville city Virginia". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 28, 2015.

36°47′25″N 80°00′22″W / 36.79028°N 80.00611°W / 36.79028; -80.00611


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