Low Moor, Virginia facts for kids
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Low Moor, Virginia
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Location of Low Moor, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 323/sq mi (117.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24457
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-47352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493232 |
Low Moor is a small community located in Alleghany County, Virginia. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. It is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government. In 2010, the population of Low Moor was 258 people.
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A Look Back: Low Moor's History
Low Moor is known as the birthplace of a brave soldier named Jimmie Monteith. He was a hero in World War II. Jimmie Monteith received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military. A military camp in Kosovo was named Camp Monteith in his honor.
The community is also home to Alleghany Regional Hospital. This hospital serves the local area.
Where is Low Moor?
Low Moor is located in Virginia. You can find it near the coordinates 37.792094 degrees North and -79.876604 degrees West. It is situated right off Interstate 64. This highway runs between the towns of Covington and Clifton Forge.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Low Moor covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Low Moor in Movies and TV
Low Moor was used as a fictional setting in a popular TV show. It appeared in the first episode of The X-Files miniseries. This episode was called "My Struggle" and first aired on January 24, 2016.
Who Lives in Low Moor?
In the year 2000, there were 367 people living in Low Moor. These people lived in 150 different homes. The population density was about 450 people for every square mile.
Most of the people living in Low Moor were White (95.64%). A smaller number were African American (3.81%) or Native American (0.27%). Some people (0.27%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 22.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.0% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Low Moor was 41 years.
See also
In Spanish: Low Moor (Virginia) para niños
