Mendota, Virginia

Mendota
Mendota's main street
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountiesWashington
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
135
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2807452[1]

Mendota is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Virginia, at an elevation of approximately 1411 feet.[1] It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 135.[2]

The name Mendota is derived from a Native American word meaning "bend in the river".[3] The village is located on the north fork of the Holston River.

It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

Demographics

Mendota first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mendota, Virginia
  2. ^ "Mendota CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Fleenor, Jr, Lawrence J. (August 1, 2001). "TRAVELOGUE THROUGH HISTORY THE MENDOTA TRAIL" (PDF). Kingsport Bicycle Association. Appalachian Quarterly. p. 6. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.

36°42′39″N 82°18′06″W / 36.71083°N 82.30167°W / 36.71083; -82.30167