North, Virginia
North, Virginia | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Post office in North | |
North, Virginia North, Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°26′39″N 76°24′23″W / 37.44417°N 76.40639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mathews |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 23128 |
| Area code | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1471572[1] |
North is an unincorporated community in Mathews County, Virginia, United States. North is located on Virginia State Route 14, 4.75 miles (7.64 km) west of Mathews. North has a post office with ZIP code 23128.[2][3]
Folklore
North gave rise to the legend of the “Hoochler,” a human-like creature said to inhabit the surrounding woods. Described as a broad figure with a hooked hand, the Hoochler is the subject of longstanding warnings advising residents to remain vigilant over their hooch. In March 2026, the legend resurfaced following multiple supposed sightings, drawing unsuspected tourism to North.[4]
References
- ^ "North". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ "North, VA startled by spotting of ominous local legend "The Hoochler"". The North, VA Comma. 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.