Dorchester, Virginia
Dorchester: a city in Wise County, Virginia.
About
Dorchester is a city located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Quick Facts about Dorchester
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Wise County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9418,-82.6435 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:44:32 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 37℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Dorchester is located at 36°56'30"N 82°38'37"W (36.9417700, -82.6434900).
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Weather
37°F
Partly Cloudy
5 mph N
Overnight
Partly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dorchester, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233897 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise (VA) | 24293-4400 |
Closest post offices linked to Dorchester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Post Office | Norton (VA) | 24273 |
Other cities in Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap | 5,104 | Town of the United States |
| Wise | 2,885 | Place in Virginia |
| Coeburn | 1,835 | Town of the United States |
| Appalachia | 1,523 | Town in Virginia |