Dinwiddie, Virginia
CDP
About Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie, VA is a small unincorporated community located in southern Virginia.
Officially, Dinwiddie is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.08 square miles.
📰 Dinwiddie News Today
- Dinwiddie Volleyball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 15
- Obituary for Vernell D. Roney at Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home - McKenney johnsonservices.us · Aug 1
- Fire destroys Dinwiddie auto shop: 'His whole world changed' WTVR.com · Jul 29
- Ivan McDowell "Butter" Butterworth, Jr. Obituary Jun 9, 2026 Williams Funeral Home and Crematory · Jun 9
- How many people live in Dinwiddie County, VA? USAFacts · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dinwiddie Unique
- The only place in America named Dinwiddie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dinwiddie
- Dinwiddie Diner — diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dinwiddie
- Petersburg National Battlefield Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dinwiddie
- Dinwiddie County High
- Dinwiddie County Middle
- Dinwiddie Elementary
- Midway Elementary
- Southside Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area5.08 sq mi
Coordinates37.0850, -77.5864