Tivis is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Tivis in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.[2] The community was named for Tivis Colley, an early postmaster's father.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tivis, Virginia
  2. ^ "Dickenson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.

37°14′48″N 82°22′21″W / 37.24667°N 82.37250°W / 37.24667; -82.37250