About Horntown
Horntown is a small unincorporated community in eastern Virginia.
Officially, Horntown is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.27 square miles.
📰 Horntown News Today
- Robert Henry Mezzack Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Horntown, VA - The Baltimore Banner Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Virginia's Affordable Retirement Destination Is A Small Town With A Strong Community And Waterfront Campground islands.com · Oct 29
- Mr. Floyd Townsend, Jr. Shore Daily News · Jun 11
- Marlin H. Hollinshead Obituary Sep 3, 2021 Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc. · Nov 11
- Susan Rasche Rinker Obituary (2026) - Horntown, VA - Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster Legacy obituary · Mar 30
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What Makes Horntown Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area5.27 sq mi
Coordinates37.9661, -75.4570