Newsoms, Virginia facts for kids
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Newsoms, Virginia
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Location of Newsoms, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 321 |
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297 |
| • Density | 594.00/sq mi (229.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23874
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| Area code(s) | 757, 948 |
| FIPS code | 51-56096 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1471523 |
Newsoms is a small town located in Southampton County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2000, about 282 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Newsoms
Newsoms has some interesting history! A special place called Sunnyside is located here. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's an important building that is protected because of its historical value.
Geography of Newsoms
Newsoms is found at 36°37′40″N 77°07′36″W / 36.627714°N 77.126695°W. It's a small town, covering an area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population of Newsoms
The number of people living in Newsoms has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 392 | — | |
| 1960 | 423 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 389 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 368 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 337 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 282 | −16.3% | |
| 2010 | 321 | 13.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 297 | −7.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 282 people living in Newsoms. This means there were about 559 people for every square mile of land. The town had 124 homes, and many people lived in families.
The people in Newsoms come from different backgrounds. About 55% of the people were White, and about 45% were African American. The average age of people in Newsoms in 2000 was 42 years old.
Famous Person from Newsoms
A very important person was born in Newsoms! Union Army Major General George Henry Thomas (1816–1870) was born here. He was a high-ranking officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was known for his strong defense and was nicknamed "The Rock of Chickamauga."
See also
In Spanish: Newsoms (Virginia) para niños
