Castlewood, Virginia facts for kids
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Castlewood
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Location of Castlewood, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Russell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km2) |
| • Land | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
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| • Total | 2,045 |
| • Density | 284.0/sq mi (109.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24224
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-13512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1502780 |
Castlewood is a small community in Russell County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2010, about 2,045 people lived in Castlewood. This was a small increase from the 2,036 people counted in 2000. Castlewood used to be an official town from 1991 to 1997. After that, it went back to being an unincorporated area.
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History of Castlewood
How Castlewood Got Its Name
The area was first called Castle's Woods. This name came from a frontiersman named Jacob Castle. A frontiersman was someone who explored and lived on the edge of settled lands. Jacob Castle owned the land in this area.
He bought the land from the Shawnee Indians for a very small trade. It's said he traded just a "hound dog, a knife, and a shot of whiskey." Jacob Castle was also a "Long Hunter." This meant he spent a lot of time hunting in the wilderness.
Jacob Castle and Daniel Boone
While hunting, Jacob Castle became friends with the Native Americans living there. He married a Shawnee woman named Gliding Swan. They had many children together.
Some people say that Jacob Castle showed the famous explorer Daniel Boone the Cumberland Gap. This path led Boone to explore and settle new lands to the west. Many of Jacob Castle's family members still live in Russell County today. His father, Peter Cassell, came from Germany to Pennsylvania.
Name Change and Historic Places
Later, in the late 1800s, the United States Postal Service changed the name to Castlewood. They did this to make the name simpler to spell and say. This was a common practice at the time.
Today, two important places in Castlewood are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Castlerun Historic District and the Mason-Dorton School. They are important because they show the history of the area.
Geography and Location
Where is Castlewood?
Castlewood is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. It is in the far southwestern part of Virginia. The Clinch River flows right next to the community.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Castlewood covers about 7.2 square miles (18.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.14%, is water.
People of Castlewood
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 2,036 people living in Castlewood. There were 637 families in the area. This means there were about 283 people living in each square mile.
There were also 950 homes in Castlewood. On average, there were about 132 homes per square mile.
Who Lives in Castlewood?
Most of the people in Castlewood are White (98.48%). A small number are African American (0.93%) or Native American (0.10%). Some people are from two or more races (0.44%). About 0.44% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes, about 27.3% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.3%) were married couples living together. About 9.9% of homes had a single mother with no husband present.
The average age of people in Castlewood was 42 years old.
- 20.4% of the people were under 18.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.9% were 65 or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
Notable People
Castlewood is the home of the country music band 49 Winchester. The band members are Isaac Gibson (singer/guitarist), Chase Chafin (bassist), Bus Shelton (guitarist), and Noah Patrick (pedal steel). They started the group in Castlewood around 2015. Their band name comes from the address 49 Winchester Street, where they formed.
See also
In Spanish: Castlewood (Virginia) para niños
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