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]
Mendota | |
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 Mendota's main street | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Counties | Washington |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 135 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2807452[1] |
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
editMendota first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[4]
External links
editReferences
edit- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mendota, Virginia
- ↑ "Mendota CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
36°42′39″N 82°18′06″W / 36.71083°N 82.30167°W
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