The story so far
from Wikipedia & the U.S. CensusGwynn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mathews County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gwynn had a population of 578. Gwynn is located on Gwynn's Island, 5 miles (8.0 km) north-northeast of Mathews. Gwynn has a post office with ZIP code 23066.
Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 602 to 578 (-4%). Half of its homes were built before 1972.
Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Gwynn yet — the old photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.
Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.
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The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Gwynn’s history is told.
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2000
1 historic place in Gwynn
Gwynn has 1 listing on the National Register, and they protect 640 historic buildings, because Gwynn's Island Historic District alone counts 640.
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When they were listed
Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.