Hale's Ford, Virginia facts for kids
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Hale's Ford, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Hale's Ford, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hale's Ford, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1494796 |
Hale's Ford is a small place in the northeastern part of Franklin County, Virginia. It is about 25 miles (40 km) away from the city of Roanoke. Hale's Ford is known for being the birthplace of an important American leader, Booker T. Washington.
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Booker T. Washington's Birthplace
Hale's Ford is famous because it is where Booker T. Washington was born in 1856. He was born on the Burroughs Farm, which was a large tobacco farm. At that time, many people were forced to work without pay or freedom. This was called slavery.
Booker T. Washington's mother, Jane, was an enslaved Black woman. His father was a white farmer who lived nearby. After the American Civil War ended, Jane and her children moved to West Virginia. They went to join her husband, who had been sold there before the war.
The National Monument
Today, a special place called the Booker T. Washington National Monument helps us remember his life. It was created in 1956. This monument protects parts of the 207-acre (84 ha) tobacco farm where Washington was born. It teaches visitors about his life and how he became a national leader.
Other Local Attractions
Hale's Ford also has other interesting historical sites.
Historic Covered Bridge
One of these is an old covered bridge. These bridges are special because they have roofs and sides, like a tunnel. They were built a long time ago to protect the wooden bridge parts from bad weather.
Hook–Powell–Moorman Farm
Another important place is the Hook–Powell–Moorman Farm. This farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historical site that is protected.
Community Information
Some parts of Hale's Ford are also included in a larger area called Westlake Corner. This area is known as a census-designated place. This means it's a specific area that the government uses for counting people and gathering information.
