Toano, Virginia

Toano, Virginia

Toano is an unincorporated community in James City County, Virginia, United States.

History

Toano was established in the late 19th century in western James City County at the former site of Burnt Ordinary, which was named in the 18th century for a roadside tavern that burned down.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) was built through the area in 1881 to reach the coal piers on Hampton Roads at the new city of Newport News. The C&O built a railroad station at Toano. The word Toano is Native American and means "high ground".

Toano was located on the old Richmond-Williamsburg Stage Road, which is U.S. Route 60 in modern times. Interstate 64 was built through the area in the 1970s, and passes nearby. Exit 227 is labeled "Toano-West Point".It is close to Major attractions like Bush Gardens, Water Country , Colonial Williamsburg, Lakewood Trails and Go-Karts plus.

External links

* [http://www.jccegov.com James City County] (official website)
* [http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools]
* [http://www.wrl.org/depts/circ/about_wrl.html Williamsburg Regional Library system]


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