Meherrin, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meherrin, Virginia
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 Meherrin, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Meherrin, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lunenburg and Prince Edward |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23954
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Meherrin is a small community in Virginia, USA. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community that spreads across two counties: Lunenburg and Prince Edward. You can find Meherrin about 18.6 miles south of Farmville.
Meherrin is known as the childhood home of Roy Clark. He was a famous country music singer and musician. Many people remember him from the TV show "Hee Haw". Roy Clark passed away in 2018.
Locally, Meherrin is also known for its fun events. The Meherrin Volunteer Fire Department hosts a big 4th of July celebration. They also have Friday night Bingo games that many people enjoy.
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Meherrin is close to several places where students can learn.
Colleges and Universities
If you are looking for higher education, these colleges are nearby:
- Longwood University
- Hampden-Sydney College
- Southside Virginia Community College
Local Schools
Students in Meherrin attend schools in the surrounding counties:
- Prince Edward County Public Schools
- Lunenburg County Public Schools
- Charlotte County Public Schools
- Fuqua School (a private school)
History of Meherrin
Meherrin has an interesting history with a name change.
Original Name: Moore's Ordinary
Meherrin was first called Moore's Ordinary. This name came from George Moore in August 1748. He received a special license to run an "ordinary" tavern. An ordinary tavern was a place that offered basic needs for travelers, like food and a place to rest.
The Meherrin Depot
In 1852, a railroad line reached the community. This was the Richmond-Danville railroad. They built a train station called the Meherrin Depot. The depot was named after the Meherrin tribe of Native Americans. This tribe used to live in the area and along the Meherrin River.
Community Information
Here's a quick look at the people living in Meherrin.
Population Details
In the year 2000, the total number of people living in the area with zip code 23954 was 1,838.
The community is made up of different groups of people:
- About 48.3% were White.
- About 49.6% were Black or African-American.
- Smaller groups included American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, and people of two or more races.
Education and Income
For adults aged 25 and older in 2000:
- About 64.1% had finished high school or gone further in their education.
- About 9.3% had earned a bachelor's degree or a higher degree from college.
The average income for a household in Meherrin was about $30,147 in 2000.
