Merrimac, Virginia facts for kids
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Merrimac, Virginia
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 Merrimac, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Merrimac, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Merrimac, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2) |
| • Land | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,133 |
| • Density | 1,190/sq mi (454/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-51208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493279 |
Merrimac is a special kind of community in Montgomery County, Virginia. It's 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 2010, about 2,133 people lived in Merrimac. It's part of a bigger area that includes the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
A Look Back in Time
Merrimac got its name because of a famous ship! Coal from mines near Merrimac was used on the CSS Virginia. This ship was important during the American Civil War.
There was also a post office in Merrimac called 'Merrimac Mines'. It was open from 1904 until 1935. Two historic places in Merrimac, the Linkous-Kipps House and the Montgomery Primitive Baptist Church, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Where is Merrimac?
Merrimac is located in Virginia at these coordinates: 37°11′32″N 80°25′20″W / 37.19222°N 80.42222°W.
The area of Merrimac is about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
People of Merrimac
In 2000, there were 1,751 people living in Merrimac. The community had 889 households.
About 17.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 28.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Merrimac was 40 years.
Merrimac's Weather
The weather in Merrimac has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Merrimac has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area gets plenty of rain all year, and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
See also
In Spanish: Merrimac (Virginia) para niños
