Pocahontas
in Tazewell County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.304 and -81.340 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 18' 13" and W -81° 20' 22"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:59 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:29 am and 8:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Delve into Pocahontas

Pocahontas in Tazewell County (Virginia) with it's 380 habitants is located in United States about 258 mi (or 416 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Pocahontas is now 06:59 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Pocahontas, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Mercer County Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 136 mi (or 220 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Princeton, Tazewell, Welch, Bland and Pineville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

21°C (71 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Comfort Inn Bluefield

Address
5,2 mi
38769 Governor G C Peery Hwy
24605 Bluefield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

12-04-10 Bluefield Virginia Christmas Parade Part 1 of 2.wmv

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 48:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bluefieldview

(Part 1 of 2)This Christmas Parade in Bluefield Virginia ushered in a snow storm. It was magnificent. Enjoy the horses, the sirens, the bands and the cartoon characters.


12-22-09 Snow Mountains Bluefield Walmart Part A

Published: December 22, 2009
Length: 28:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bluefieldview

The Walmarts in Bluefield Virginia is open for business after the big blizzard but it is a spectacle. The snow mountains are many after the parking lot was cleared for parking. 12-22-09 Tuesday....


Hyd Fest 2013 Bluefield West Va (Most Hated South- Bahloo Smurf and Bianca Njie)

Published: September 06, 2013
Length: 37:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bahloo Smurf

Most Hated South perform on stage at HYD FEST 2013.


Clinch Valley District - Westbound

Published: April 24, 2010
Length: 09:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: str33tfir3

Westbound empties on the Clinch Valley District in St. Clair, VA. http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?userid=7397.


WalmartSnowRemovalEAStRiverMt01-30-10Bluefield

Published: January 30, 2010
Length: 02:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bluefieldview

Footage from the Bluefield Virginia Walmart on 01-30-10. Also a view of East River Mountain. This is just after a snow storm.


Evening Shade 2014: Larry, Don, & Bill

Published: July 31, 2014
Length: 33:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Randy Gilpin

Video clips from the July 25th, 2014 performance at the gazebo in downtown Bluefield, Virginia.


Hatfield-McCoy Trails - Pocahontas (06/28/14)

Published: July 14, 2014
Length: 48:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dirtbiking Duder

What's that horrible grinding noise? This was the last ride for my chain and sprockets (they should have been swapped before this ride). https://www.trailsheaven.com/Plan-Your-TRIP/Choose-a-Trail...


Hatfield & McCoy- Pocahontas Trail GOPR0027.MP4

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 31:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Terri Nichols

First Trip and it rained the night before.


ZX6 & ZX14 cruz thru Pocahontas

Published: August 04, 2012
Length: 29:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zx14rpilot

This video is of my friend JR on his ZX6 on a laid back ride thru Pocahontas, VA. It was shot from behind the windscreen of a ZX14 with a cheap digital camera.


Hatfield McCoy Pocahontas Trailfest 2013

Published: October 20, 2013
Length: 02:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Twinkie

Riding a 2009 YFZ 450R W/ Raptor 700 Engine. Great weekend to ride!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pocahontas, Virginia

Pocahontas is a town in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was named for Chief Powhatan's daughter, Pocahontas who lived in the 17th Century Jamestown Settlement. The population was 441 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA micropolitan area which has a population of 107,578. Pocahontas was the location of the start of this region's coal boom with a spur line that launched the Norfolk and Western Railroad into national prominence during the 1880s.

Located at 37.305, -81.3398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Tazewell County, Virginia, Towns in Virginia, Bluefield micropolitan area, Coal towns

Bramwell, West Virginia

Bramwell is a town in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States, along the Bluestone River. The population was 364 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA micropolitan area which has a population of 107,578.

Located at 37.3256, -81.3125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Mercer County, West Virginia, Towns in West Virginia, Bluefield micropolitan area, Populated places established in 1888, Coal towns

WBDY

WBDY was an AM daytimer station on 1190 kHz at Bluefield, Virginia. WBDY's last format was sports talk. At the time it went silent, it was owned by Triad Broadcasting, which Adventure Communications' stations had merged into earlier.

Located at 37.2719, -81.3181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 1980, Radio stations disestablished in 2009, Sports radio stations in the United States

Pocahontas State Correctional Center

The Pocahontas State Correctional Center is a medium-security prison located on 35 acres in Tazewell County, just west of the town of Pocahontas, Virginia. The $68.6 million facility was completed in the summer of 2007, and opened in September, 2007.

Located at 37.2972, -81.3653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Tazewell County, Virginia, Prisons in Virginia

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Pocohontas, Pocahontas