Dryden, Virginia facts for kids
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Dryden, Virginia
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Dryden
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| Nickname(s):
Yokum Station
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Location of Dryden, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2) |
| • Land | 7.06 sq mi (18.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,208 |
| • Density | 171/sq mi (66.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24243
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-23584 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483150 |
Dryden is a small community in Lee County, Virginia, United States. It's a place where the U.S. Census Bureau counts people, even though it's not an official town or city. In 2010, about 1,208 people lived there.
History of Dryden
Dryden got its name from a railroad official named Captain Dryden. The community's post office, where people send and receive mail, first opened in 1879. This was an important step for the community to grow and connect with other places.
Geography of Dryden
Dryden is located in the northeastern part of Lee County. You can find it near U.S. Route 58 Alternate, which is a main road. It's northeast of a place called Pennington Gap and southwest of Big Stone Gap.
The southern edge of Dryden touches the Powell River. This river is a natural boundary for the community. Also, parts of the Jefferson National Forest are located to the north of Dryden. This means there are beautiful forests and nature nearby.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Dryden is about 18.6 square kilometers (about 7.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 18.3 square kilometers (7.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water, mostly from the Powell River.
People of Dryden
In 2000, there were 1,253 people living in Dryden. These people lived in 453 homes, and 329 of these were families. The community had about 176 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Dryden were White (98.64%). A smaller number of people were African American (0.72%), Native American (0.32%), or Asian (0.24%). Some people (0.08%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.16% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.6% of the homes in Dryden had children under 18 living there. Many homes (54.7%) were married couples living together. Some homes (14.3%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 24.9% of all homes were single individuals.
The average age of people in Dryden in 2000 was 39 years old. About 22.9% of the population was under 18. About 8.3% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.4% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25.5%, and 16.0% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Dryden
Dryden has been home to some notable people:
- Pete DeBusk is the founder of DeRoyal Industries, a company that makes medical products.
- Jim Pankovits was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- C. Bascom Slemp served as a secretary to President Calvin Coolidge, an important role in the U.S. government.
See also
In Spanish: Dryden (Virginia) para niños
