Dublin, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dublin, Virginia
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The Old Train Station in Dublin, Virginia, which is now used as an area for businesses.
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Dublin
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 Dublin, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Dublin, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Dublin, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,682 |
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(2019)
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2,584 |
| • Density | 1,914.07/sq mi (739.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24084
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-23648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492886 |
| Website | Official website: http://www.dublintown.org/ |
Dublin is a small town in Pulaski County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,682 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
The town got its name from Dublin in Ireland. A local story says it was named after the New Dublin Presbyterian Church, which was also named after the city in Ireland. Dublin is home to a large truck factory and a candle factory. It also has a regional jail that serves several nearby counties and the City of Radford.
History
Several important places in Dublin are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special buildings or areas that are important to the history of the United States. Some of these places include:
- Back Creek Farm
- Belle-Hampton
- Dublin Historic District
- Fairview District Home
- Haven B. Howe House
- New Dublin Presbyterian Church
- Rockwood
- Spring Dale
Geography
Dublin is located at 37°6′11″N 80°41′5″W / 37.10306°N 80.68472°W. This means it's in the southwestern part of Virginia.
The town covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Economy
One of the biggest employers in Dublin is the Volvo Trucks North America plant. It's the largest Volvo truck factory in the entire world! This factory is just outside Dublin and employs nearly 3,000 people. They build many different kinds of heavy-duty trucks there. In 2021, the plant even started making electric trucks.
Another important business in Dublin is the KORONA Candles Inc. factory.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 285 | — | |
| 1910 | 350 | — | |
| 1920 | 395 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 443 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 576 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,313 | 128.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,427 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,653 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,368 | 43.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,012 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,288 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,534 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,682 | 5.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,584 | 2.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,288 people living in Dublin. There were 911 households and 538 families. The town had about 1,607 people per square mile.
About 18.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Dublin was 34 years old.
Famous People from Dublin
Dublin has been home to several well-known people:
- Jim Brillheart – A professional baseball pitcher.
- Gary Clark – A famous American football wide receiver who played for the Washington Redskins and other teams.
- Shayne Graham – A professional American football kicker.
- Ikey 'Banjo' Robinson – An early jazz banjo player and singer.
See also
In Spanish: Dublin (Virginia) para niños
