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Cartersville, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia is located in Virginia
Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia
Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia is located in the United States
Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia
Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Cumberland
Elevation
259 ft (79 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) Area code
GNIS ID 1492721

Cartersville is a small, historic community in Cumberland County, Virginia. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Cartersville first grew up around the James River and Kanawha Canal. This canal was like an old waterway highway. It helped transport goods and people a long time ago. In 1855, a book described Cartersville as having "1 church, several stores, and about 50 dwellings." This shows it was a small but active place.

Historic Places in Cartersville

Cartersville is home to many important historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.

Some of these historic spots include:

  • Ampthill: This is a beautiful old plantation house.
  • Cartersville Bridge: An important bridge that crosses the James River.
  • Hamilton High School: An old school building with a lot of history.
  • Morven: Another historic home in the area.
  • Cartersville Historic District: This is a whole area that includes many historic buildings and places.

These sites help us learn about the past and how people lived in Cartersville many years ago.

Climate in Cartersville

Cartersville has a type of weather called a "Humid Subtropical Climate." This means the area usually has warm temperatures. It also gets a good amount of rain spread out throughout the year.

The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Cartersville.

Climate data for Cartersville, Virginia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8
(47)
9
(49)
15
(59)
21
(69)
26
(78)
29
(84)
31
(88)
30
(86)
27
(81)
22
(71)
16
(60)
9
(49)
20
(68)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −4
(25)
−4
(25)
1
(33)
6
(42)
11
(52)
16
(61)
18
(65)
18
(64)
14
(57)
7
(44)
1
(34)
−3
(27)
7
(44)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 79
(3.1)
69
(2.7)
89
(3.5)
86
(3.4)
89
(3.5)
89
(3.5)
110
(4.3)
110
(4.3)
86
(3.4)
84
(3.3)
71
(2.8)
76
(3)
1,030
(40.7)
Source: Weatherbase
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