Monterey is a town in Highland County, Virginia, United States. The population was 147 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Highland County.
| Name: | Monterey town |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 43 |
| LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
| State: | Virginia |
| County: | Highland County |
| Elevation: | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 147 |
| Population Density: | 431.75/sq mi (166.79/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 24465 |
| Area code: | 540 |
| FIPS code: | 5152680 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 1498517 |
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History
The selection of Monterey as the county seat of Highland County in 1847 was associated with the blazing of the Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike in 1838. The new town was named in commemoration of the Battle of Monterrey, Mexico (September 21–24, 1846) in which General (and future President) Zachary Taylor gained a key victory for the United States in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). Monterey is a Spanish word meaning “mountain of the king”.
Monterey High School and Monterey Hotel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Geography
Monterey is located at 38°24′43″N 79°34′50″W / 38.41194°N 79.58056°W / 38.41194; -79.58056 (38.411888, −79.580468).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.8 km), all land.
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