Benns Church, Virginia
Benns Church is a community of 1,813 people in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Why visit Benns Church
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 15 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Josiah Parker Family Cemetery, P. D. Gwaltney, Jr., House and Carrollton Nike Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Benns Church
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Benns Church
Benns Church is a census-designated place (CDP) in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 258 and State Routes 10 and 32, southeast of Smithfield. As of the 2020 census, Benns Church had a population of 1,453.
From the Wikipedia article Benns Church, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
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Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic cemetery in Virginia, United States
P. D. Gwaltney, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Windsor Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes15
Farmer’s Table
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
13416 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Jalapeños
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
13432 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
1226 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield
Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Tokyo Thai
Restaurant · Asian · 1.5 mi
13466 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Serendipity Meadworks
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
15981 Breezy Hill Lane, Smithfield
Fr-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 13:00-18:00; Mo-Th "by appointment"; PH...
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.1 mi
1933 South Church Street, Smithfield
Su-Th 10:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
New Bethany Christian United Church of Christ
Church · 1.0 mi
15496 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Campbell's Chapel AME Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.6 mi
20279 Brewers Neck Boulevard, Carrollton
Benns United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
14571 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Hope Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
13490 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare6
Riverside Lifelong Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
13474 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield
Map of Benns Church
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 31°F | 3.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 69°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 63°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Suffolk Lake Kilby (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Isle of Wight County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-11-02: Hurricane Matthew (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Felker Army Airfield (FAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Newport News 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Portsmouth 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Bethel Manor 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Suffolk 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Hampton 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Norfolk 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Poquoson 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Chesapeake 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Williamsburg 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Gloucester Point 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newport parish west facade, Kallicrates at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Smithfield gwaltney house, Greg Vassilakos, Public domain
- Windsor castle smithfield manor house 4, Greg Vassilakos, Public domain
- Old Macklesfield Road, leading to the site of Josiah Parker's grave, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church 20160911 1153 (29348819160), dw_ross from Springfield, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- St. Luke's Church 20160911 1053a (29528782432), dw_ross from Springfield, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nike-Ajax Missile Launch Site, Nyttend, Public domain
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