Mendota, Virginia

Mendota
Census-designated place
Mendota's main street
Mendota's main street
Mendota is located in Virginia
Mendota
Location within Virginia
Mendota is located in the United States
Mendota
Location within the United States
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountiesWashington
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
135
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2807452[1]

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]

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

Mendota first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mendota, Virginia
  2. ↑ "Mendota CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.

36°42′39″N 82°18′06″W / 36.71083°N 82.30167°W / 36.71083; -82.30167

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