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Elliston-Lafayette, Virginia
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 Elliston-Lafayette, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Elliston-Lafayette, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Elliston-Lafayette, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,241 |
| • Density | 672.2/sq mi (259.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-25496 |
Elliston-Lafayette was a special kind of community in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It was called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it wasn't an official town or city.
In the year 2000, about 1,241 people lived there. Later, in 2010, Elliston-Lafayette was divided. It became two separate CDPs: Elliston and Lafayette.
This area is part of a larger region called the Blacksburg–Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. This big area includes all of Montgomery County. It also has the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and the city of Radford.
Many people living in the eastern part of Montgomery County often travel to Roanoke or Salem. These cities are usually closer for work, shopping, and other services. Traveling there avoids driving up Christiansburg Mountain on U.S. Route 460 or Interstate 81.
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About Elliston and Lafayette
Most people who live in the area think of Elliston and Lafayette as two different communities. Lafayette is located near the Roanoke River. It is just across the line from Roanoke County. The north and south parts of the Roanoke River meet close to Interstate 81, north of Lafayette.
Lafayette was named after the Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French hero who helped America during the Revolutionary War. Even though it's spelled "Lafayette," people usually say it "Luh-fett" or "Luh-fay-ett."
Elliston is the larger community of the two. Its center is about three miles west of Lafayette. It is also located along US 460.
Nearby Communities
Shawsville is another community. It is about four miles west of Elliston. A large part of US 460 between Elliston and Shawsville is very straight. This is unusual for roads in this part of Virginia. People in the area call this section the Elliston Straightaway.
In the 1990s, there was a small disagreement between Elliston and Shawsville. They debated where the best place would be to put a "Welcome to Shawsville" sign along the Elliston Straightaway. Also, Shawsville Elementary School is located in the same ZIP Code as Elliston, which is 24087.
Where is Elliston-Lafayette?
Elliston-Lafayette is located at 37°13′19″N 80°13′5″W / 37.22194°N 80.21806°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The area covers about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lived There?
In 2000, there were 1,241 people living in Elliston-Lafayette. These people lived in 489 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 348 were families.
The population was spread out by age:
- 27.2% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living there was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Elliston (Virginia) para niños
