Walters is an

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in the Hampton Roads region of southeastern

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in the

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. The

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is . Walters was located on a now-abandoned portion of the

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(VGN), built by industrialist

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to ship

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from

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to port at Sewell's Point, near

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. Completed in 1909, the VGN was merged into the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1959. The former railroad

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now carries an important

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which transports fresh water to communities in

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. Walters was named after a resident, Walter Joyner. A nearby community in Southampton County was already named Joyners, so that name was abandoned. The community at one time was a bustling area, with several stores, a bank and post office. However, it is still home to some local businesses, including one that sells lawn & garden equipment, golf carts, and lawn tractors.

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