Dorchester Junction, Virginia
Dorchester Junction: a city in Wise County, Virginia
About
Dorchester Junction is a city located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Quick Facts about Dorchester Junction
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Wise County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9282,-82.6541 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:17:20 (10th June 2026) |
| Weather | 81℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Dorchester Junction is located at 36°55'41"N 82°39'15"W (36.9281500, -82.6540500).
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Weather
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SW
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chan...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dorchester Junction, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233897 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise (VA) | 24293-4400 |
| 232788 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap (VA) | 24219 |
| 248192 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
| 157739 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland (KY) | 40823 |
| 156189 | Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes (KY) | 41844 |
Closest post offices linked to Dorchester Junction.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Post Office | Norton (VA) | 24273 |
| W Post Office | Wise (VA) | 24293 |
| East Stone Ga Post Office | East Stone Gap (VA) | 24246 |
| Appalachia Post Office | Appalachia (VA) | 24216 |
| Big Stone Ga Post Office | Big Stone Gap (VA) | 24219 |
Other cities in Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap | 5,104 | Town of the United States |
| Wise | 2,885 | Place in Virginia |
| Coeburn | 1,835 | Town of the United States |
| Appalachia | 1,523 | Town in Virginia |
| Pound | 917 | Town in Virginia |
| Saint Paul | 847 | Town in Virginia |