Nickelsville, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nickelsville
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Methodist church in 2017
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Location of Nickelsville, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 378 |
| • Density | 789.1/sq mi (304.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24271
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-56304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493348 |
Nickelsville is a small town located in Scott County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 378 people lived there. It is part of a larger area sometimes called the "Tri-Cities" region, which includes cities in both Tennessee and Virginia.
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History of Nickelsville
Nickelsville has some interesting old places. Two of them are Bush Mill and the Kilgore Fort House. These places are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their historical value.
Geography of Nickelsville
Nickelsville is located in the southwestern part of Virginia. You can find it at these coordinates: 36°45′07″N 82°25′01″W / 36.751927°N 82.416951°W.
The town is quite small. According to the United States Census Bureau, Nickelsville covers an area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population of Nickelsville
The number of people living in Nickelsville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 214 | — | |
| 1930 | 263 | 22.9% | |
| 1940 | 256 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 268 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 291 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 338 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 464 | 37.3% | |
| 1990 | 411 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 448 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 383 | −14.5% | |
| 2020 | 378 | −1.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 448 people living in Nickelsville. Most of the people living in the town were White.
Famous People from Nickelsville
Some well-known people have come from Nickelsville:
- Maybelle Carter: She was a famous country music artist. She was also the mother of June Carter Cash, who was married to Johnny Cash.
- Ollan Cassell: He was an amazing athlete. He won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Nickelsville (Virginia) para niños
