Charles City, Virginia facts for kids
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Charles City, Virginia
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Charles City, 2017, showing the Confederate monument and the historic courthouse.
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 Charles City, Virginia
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Charles City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 104 |
| • Density | 37.9/sq mi (14.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23030
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| FIPS code | 51-14904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498561 |
Charles City is a small community in Charles City County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government defines for gathering information. It's also the county seat of Charles City County, meaning it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 104 people lived there.
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Where is Charles City?
Charles City is often called Charles City Court House or Charles City Courthouse because it's built around the historic county courthouse. You can find it where two important roads, Route 5 and Route 155, meet.
It's about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Richmond, which is Virginia's capital city. It's also about 23 miles (37 km) west of Williamsburg, another historic city. Charles City is very close to the James River, only about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of it.
Famous People from Charles City
Many important people have connections to Charles City. Here are a few:
- Susan Wise Bauer – A writer and historian.
- Lott Cary – The first Black Baptist missionary to Africa. A missionary is someone who travels to spread their religious beliefs.
- Benjamin Harrison V – He was one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence. This important document declared the United States free from British rule.
- Martha Jefferson – She was the First Lady of Virginia and the wife of Thomas Jefferson, who later became a U.S. president.
- John Tyler – He served as a U.S. president.
- Freeman Walker – He was a U.S. senator from Georgia. A senator is a lawmaker in the U.S. government.
- William Henry Harrison – He also served as a U.S. president.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Charles City has changed over time.
- In 2010, there were 133 people.
- In 2020, the population was 104 people.
Who Lives in Charles City?
The United States Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in Charles City. In 2020, the population of 104 people included:
- About 35.58% were White.
- About 50.96% were Black or African American.
- A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or identified with other races.
- Some people identified as being of mixed race.
See also
In Spanish: Charles City (Virginia) para niños
