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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Skippers, Virginia

Skippers is an unincorporated community in Greensville County, Virginia, United States. The community is located along US 301 and Virginia Secondary Route 629 east of Exit 4 along Interstate 95. It is also located along the CSX North End Subdivision, and has a wye that crosses US 301 as it runs west to what is today a quarry owned by Vulcan Materials.

Originally an agricultural community, the primary industries are cotton and peanut farming. Since the latter half of the 20th century, it has been a frequent stop for truck drivers and other travelers along Interstate 95 using the numerous truck stops at Exits 4 and 8.

References

  1. ^ "Skippers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Good Earth Peanut Company; Homepage
Northbound Interstate 95 approaches the exit to Skippers.