Moon, Virginia

Moon is an unincorporated community in Mathews County, Virginia, United States.

[2] The area got its name when local merchant, William Jefferson Callis, applied for a post office in his store.

According to the records in the National Archives, Callis said the mail arrived about midday so he suggested the name "Noon" on his second request.

[3] In April 2000, Moon Post Office was moved from Mr. Callis' store at 782 Fitchetts Wharf Rd., to a trailer at 184 Haven Beach Rd, Moon, Virginia.

This Mathews County, Virginia state location article is a stub.

Map of Virginia highlighting Mathews County