Virgie, Kentucky

Virgie is an Census-designated place (CDP) located along Kentucky Route 1469 in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. Virgie's post office was established as Clintwood on April 3, 1890, with James M. Damron as postmaster. It was later renamed "Virgie" after the daughter of local resident, W.O.B. Ratliff, who was a lawyer and lumber dealer in Pikeville.GeographyVirgie is located at an elevation of 902 feet (275 m).EducationMost students residing in Virgie attend:Valley Elementary SchoolShelby Valley High SchoolNotable residentsTodd May - 1982 Kentucky "Mr. Basketball". Todd May attended Virgie High School while Phillip M. Johnson was the principal there.