Basham, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Basham, Virginia
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 Basham, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Basham, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477097 |
Basham is a small place in Montgomery County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Basham is located where two roads meet: State Routes 615 and 726. It's about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) south-southeast of a bigger town called Christiansburg.
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History of Basham
Early Days and the Post Office
Basham has a bit of history, even though it's a small community. A post office was first opened in Basham way back in 1882. This was a really important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. Imagine how exciting it must have been to get mail when there were no phones or internet! The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1955.
Historic Homes in Basham
The Frank Lawrence House
Basham is also home to a special building called the Frank Lawrence House. This house is considered very important because of its history. In 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are worth preserving because of their historical or architectural importance. It's like a national treasure list for buildings!
