Dunbar, VA
- Elevation
- 1,937 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Dunbar is a tiny, quiet community tucked into the mountains of Wise County, Virginia. Founded around 1919 as a coal camp, it once buzzed with activity, complete with its own company stores, schools, and neighborhood churches. Today, it has settled into a peaceful rural hamlet of just a few dozen residents, offering a quiet slice of southwest Virginia for those who appreciate mountain scenery and deep Appalachian roots.
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