Council, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Council, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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Community Center in Council
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 Council, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Council, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
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| • Land | 91.319 sq mi (236.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.389 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492809 |
Council is a small place in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
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What is Council's Economy Like?
Council has an area called the Council Industrial Park. This is a special place where different businesses can set up their factories and offices. It helps create jobs for people living nearby.
New Jobs Coming to Council
In 2021, a company called "Maine Five" decided to open a sewing factory in the industrial park. This company makes textiles, which are fabrics and materials used to create clothes and other products. They plan to hire about 100 workers by the year 2026. This will bring new job opportunities to the community.
Famous People from Council
Even though Council is a small community, some notable people have connections to it.
People Who Made a Difference
- Helen Timmons Henderson was elected to the Virginia state legislature. This means she helped make laws for the entire state of Virginia.
- Ashley Stroehlein is known as a sports reporter. She shares news and stories about sports.
