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Cloverdale, Virginia
Cloverdale, Virginia is located in Virginia
Cloverdale, Virginia
Cloverdale, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Botetourt
Area
 • Total 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2)
 • Land 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,410
 • Density 1,100/sq mi (421/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
24019 (Roanoke)
24077 (Cloverdale)
Area code(s) 540 and 826
FIPS code 51-17680
GNIS feature ID 1499276

Cloverdale is a community located in southern Botetourt County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own city government.

In 2020, about 3,410 people lived in Cloverdale. This community is part of the larger Roanoke area.

About Cloverdale

Cloverdale is found in Botetourt County, Virginia. It covers an area of about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Cloverdale?

The population of Cloverdale has grown over the years.

  • In 2000, there were 2,986 people.
  • By 2010, the population increased to 3,119.
  • In 2020, the number of people living in Cloverdale reached 3,410.

What the 2020 Census Showed

The 2020 census counted 3,410 people living in Cloverdale. There were 1,439 homes or housing units. Most residents were White, and there were also people of African American, American Indian, Asian, and other backgrounds. About 7.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Schools in Cloverdale

Students in Cloverdale attend schools run by Botetourt County Public Schools.

  • Younger students go to Cloverdale Elementary School or Greenfield Elementary School.
  • Middle school students attend Read Mountain Middle School.
  • High school students go to Lord Botetourt High School.

For students looking for college, there are higher education schools nearby in Hollins and Roanoke.

Community Services

Keeping People Safe

  • Law Enforcement: The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office helps keep the community safe.
  • Fire and Medical Help: The Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS provides fire protection and emergency medical services. The Troutville Volunteer Fire Department also helps with fire protection. These services come from stations in Read Mountain and Troutville.

Getting Around

By Air

The closest airport with flights for travelers is the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.

By Road

Several important roads pass through or near Cloverdale, making it easy to travel:

  • I-81.svg Interstate 81
  • US 11.svg U.S. Route 11 (also known as Lee Highway)
  • US 220.svg U.S. Route 220A (Cloverdale Road)
  • Circle sign 654.svg Virginia State Route 654 (Read Mountain Road)

By Train

Train tracks operated by Norfolk Southern run through Cloverdale. However, for passenger train service, the closest station is in Roanoke.

Famous People from Cloverdale

Cloverdale is known as the birthplace of Charles Follis. He made history in 1904 when he became the first African-American to play professional football. He signed with the Shelby Blues team.

See also

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