Basye, Virginia facts for kids
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Basye, Virginia
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The general store at the intersection of Orkney Springs Road and road to Bryce Resort serves the wider valley which Basye and Orkney Springs reside as the only significant store and gas station in the area.
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Location of Basye, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Shenandoah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km2) |
| • Land | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,374 |
| • Density | 156.1/sq mi (60.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-04928 |
Basye is a small community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 1,374 people lived there. Before 2000, this area was known as Basye-Bryce Mountain.
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History of Basye
Basye got its name from a local family. Their old cemetery is even on the golf course! Martha Basye, who married William Brice, named the area. She opened the first resort here. John Basye, born in 1773, was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Where is Basye Located?
Basye is located in Virginia. Its exact spot is 38°49′7″N 78°45′47″W / 38.81861°N 78.76306°W.
The community covers about 8.8 square miles (22.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Basye
In 2020, there were 1,374 people living in Basye. There were 491 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Basye are White (92.4%). Some are African American (0.8%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.3%). About 5.1% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (58.5%) were married couples. About 28.1% of the people had never been married.
The average age of people in Basye was 47.1 years old. About 12.9% of the population was under 18. About 22.9% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household was $90,125. For families, it was $106,250. About 7.5% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included many young people under 18.
Bryce Resort: Fun in Basye
Bryce Resort is a big part of Basye. It's a fun place with lots to do!
What Can You Do at Bryce Resort?
Bryce Resort has six ski slopes for winter fun. There's also a small lake with a sandy beach. You can play golf on an 18-hole course. If you like bikes, there's a mountain bike trail too.
In winter, you can go tubing and skiing. In summer, you can swim, play tennis, or even try grass skiing! The resort also has a downhill mountain bike course. There's even a small airport for planes.
History of Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort covers 400 acres. It first opened in 1909. William Brice owned it and called it "Bryce’s Hillside Cottages and Mineral Baths." He wanted to host guests who couldn't stay at the nearby Orkney Springs Hotel. William Brice spelled the resort's name with a "y" instead of an "i" to make it different from his own last name.
The first resort was simple. It had cottages on the hillside and a dining hall. Most of the food was grown right there. People came to escape the hot city and enjoy the special black sulfur spring in Basye.
William Brice's son, Pete, and his wife, Julie, took over the resort in 1947. They both started using the "Bryce" spelling for their last name. In the 1960s, they made big changes. They added a ski slope and other cool things. They also sold many plots of land for people to build vacation homes. These homes were popular with people from Washington, D.C.
Lake Laura
Lake Laura is a 44-acre pond at Bryce Resort. It was made by building a dam on Big Stony Creek. The lake is shaped like a rectangle and is up to thirty feet deep.
You can visit Lake Laura, and there's a boat ramp for putting boats in the water. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries started taking care of the fish here in 1991. They also add fish to the pond. Lake Laura has a lot of largemouth bass, more than almost anywhere else in Virginia!
Sometimes, Lake Laura used to have problems with too much algae and plants. This was because of too many nutrients in the mud at the bottom.
See also
In Spanish: Basye (Virginia) para niños
