Map of Dryden CDP, Virginia

Dryden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,208 at the 2010 census.

Dryden CDP overview:
Name:	Dryden CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Virginia
County:	Lee County
Elevation:	1,440 ft (439 m)
Total Area:	7.17 sq mi (18.57 km²)
Land Area:	7.06 sq mi (18.29 km²)
Water Area:	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
Total Population:	1,208
Population Density:	171/sq mi (66.1/km²)
ZIP code:	24243
Area code:	276
FIPS code:	5123584
GNISfeature ID:	1483150

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History

The Dryden post office was established in 1879. The community was named for Captain Dryden, a railroad official.

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Geography

Dryden is located in northeastern Lee County at 36°46′33″N 82°56′39″W / 36.77583°N 82.94417°W / 36.77583; -82.94417 (36.775836, −82.944157). The community is concentrated in an area just off U.S. Route 58 Alternate northeast of Pennington Gap and southwest of Big Stone Gap. Dryden’s southern border is the Powell River, and parts of the Jefferson National Forest lie to the north.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dryden CDP has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km), of which 7.1 square miles (18.3 km) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km), or 1.51%, are water.