Madison Heights, Virginia facts for kids
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Madison Heights
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Location of Madison Heights, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.5 sq mi (50.6 km2) |
| • Land | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,285 |
| • Density | 577.6/sq mi (223.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24572
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-48520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495886 |
Madison Heights is a community located in Amherst County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 10,893 people lived there. Madison Heights is also part of the larger Lynchburg metropolitan area, which includes the city of Lynchburg and nearby communities.
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History of Madison Heights
Madison Heights has some interesting historical places. Several sites in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- Fort Riverview (44AH91 and 44AH195)
- Galt's Mill Complex
- Oak Lawn
- Hanshill
These places are important because they help us learn about the past. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church is also a historically Black church in Madison Heights.
Geography and Location
Madison Heights is located in Virginia. Its exact coordinates are 37.439406 degrees north and 79.117259 degrees west.
The area of Madison Heights is about 50.6 square kilometers (or 19.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 49.7 square kilometers (19.2 square miles). A small part, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 11,584 people living in Madison Heights. These people lived in about 4,451 households, with many of them being families.
The population was spread out in terms of age:
- About 21.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Madison Heights in 2000 was 40 years old.
Education in Madison Heights
Students in Madison Heights attend schools that are part of the Amherst County Public Schools system. The schools located right in Madison Heights include:
- Monelison Middle School
- Amelon Elementary School
- Madison Heights Elementary School
There is also a private school called Temple Christian School. It is located on the grounds of Temple Baptist Church.
Central Virginia Training Center
The Central Virginia Training Center is a state-run facility located in Madison Heights. It provides education and support. In the past, this facility was known by a different name: the Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded.
Notable People from Madison Heights
Some well-known people have come from Madison Heights:
- Clay Bryant: A baseball player, manager, and coach.
- Randy Tomlin: A former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.
See also
In Spanish: Madison Heights (Virginia) para niños
