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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.

Skippers, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Skippers, Virginia Post Office
Skippers
Skippers
Coordinates: 36°36′43″N 77°32′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyGreensville
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23879
GNIS feature ID1500116[1]

Originally an agricultural community, the primary industries are cotton and peanut farming.[2] 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.
  2. Good Earth Peanut Company; Homepage
Northbound Interstate 95 approaches the exit to Skippers.
Northbound Interstate 95 approaches the exit to Skippers.





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