Boissevain, Virginia facts for kids
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Boissevain, Virginia
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Boissevain Road
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 Boissevain, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Boissevain, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Tazewell |
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492603 |
Boissevain is a small community in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Boissevain is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the government defines for counting people during a census. It helps them gather information about how many people live in different areas.
History of Boissevain
Boissevain was once a busy coal town. This means that many people who lived there worked in the coal mines nearby. Mining was a very important industry in this area for a long time.
Early Census Records
The community was first counted as a census-designated place in 1950. Back then, it was spelled Boissevaine. The population at that time was 1,197 people.
After 1950, Boissevain wasn't listed as a CDP for many years. It was again included in the 2020 census. The population recorded in 2020 was 457 people.
A Difficult Time
In February 1932, a very serious accident happened in one of the coal mines. This event was a difficult time for the community and affected many families.
Community Services
Boissevain is served by the Abbs Valley -Boissevain - Pocahontas Rescue Squad Inc. This group, also known as Rescue 945, provides important emergency medical services to the area. They help people who need urgent medical care.
