Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a stream in Franklin, Virginia. Blackwater River is situated nearby to the hamlet Gross Point, as well as near Lake Haven.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ajax and North Shore.
Ajax
Hamlet
Ajax is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. Ajax is situated 4½ miles south of Blackwater River.
North Shore
Village
North Shore is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The community lies along State Route 616. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area. Westlake Corner borders the community to the north and northwest. North Shore is situated 4½ miles northwest of Blackwater River.
Penhook
Village
Penhook is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 801 at the 2010 census, up from 726 in 2000. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area. Penhook is situated 4½ miles southwest of Blackwater River.
Blackwater River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Franklin, Virginia, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.04209° or 37° 2′ 32″ northLongitude
-79.5942° or 79° 35′ 39″ westElevation
794 feet (242 metres)Open location code
87922CR4+R8GeoNames ID
4747875
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