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Machodoc is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.

History

A post office called Machodoc was established in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. Machodoc is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "ceremonial river".

References

1. "Machodoc (Westmoreland County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
2. "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
3. Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Montross
Towns	Colonial Beach Montross
Unincorporated communities	Acorn Baynesville Bayside Chiltons Chisford Coles Point East End Erica Flat Iron Hague Hinnom Horners Kinsale Kremlin Latanes Laurel Grove Leedstown Lerty Machodoc Maple Grove Mattox Bridge Meter Monroe Hall Mount Holly Neenah Nomini Nomini Grove Oak Grove Oldhams Onawmanient Palmtown Peeds Pomona Potomac Beach Potomac Mills Ragged Point Beach Sandy Point Springfield Stratford Hall Templeman Threeway Tidwells Tucker Hill Wakefield Corner Westmoreland Zacata
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