Page County, Virginia facts for kids
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Page County
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Page County Courthouse in February 2014
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Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Virginia |
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| Founded | 1831 | ||||
| Named for | John Page | ||||
| Seat | Luray | ||||
| Largest town | Luray | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 314 sq mi (810 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 311 sq mi (810 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) 1.0% | ||||
| Population | |||||
| • Total | 23,709 | ||||
| • Density | 75.51/sq mi (29.15/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP Codes |
22650, 22827, 22835, 22849, 22851
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| Area code | 540, 826 | ||||
| Congressional district | 6th | ||||
Page County is a county located in the state of Virginia. In 2020, about 23,709 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Luray.
Page County was created in 1831. It was formed from parts of Shenandoah and Rockingham counties. The county was named after John Page. He was the Governor of Virginia from 1802 to 1805.
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Exploring Page County's Geography
Page County covers a total area of 314 square miles. Most of this area, about 311 square miles, is land. The remaining 3.2 square miles is water.
The highest point in Page County is Hawksbill Mountain. This mountain is located on the border with Madison County. It is part of the beautiful Shenandoah National Park.
Neighboring Counties
Page County shares borders with several other counties:
- Shenandoah County to the northwest
- Warren County to the north
- Rappahannock County to the east
- Madison County to the southeast
- Greene County to the southeast
- Rockingham County to the south
Protected Natural Areas
A portion of Page County is home to two important protected areas:
- George Washington National Forest
- Shenandoah National Park
Main Roads and Highways
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Major roads help people travel through Page County. These include:
US 211
US 340- Skyline Drive
Page County's Population and People
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 6,194 | — | |
| 1850 | 7,600 | 22.7% | |
| 1860 | 8,109 | 6.7% | |
| 1870 | 8,462 | 4.4% | |
| 1880 | 9,965 | 17.8% | |
| 1890 | 13,092 | 31.4% | |
| 1900 | 13,794 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 14,147 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 14,770 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 14,852 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 14,863 | 0.1% | |
| 1950 | 15,152 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 15,572 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 16,581 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 19,401 | 17.0% | |
| 1990 | 21,690 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 23,177 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 24,042 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 23,709 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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How Many People Live Here? (2020 Census)
The 2020 census shows us more about the people living in Page County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 22,871 | 21,870 | 95.13% | 92.24% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 456 | 436 | 1.90% | 1.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 37 | 49 | 0.15% | 0.21% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 71 | 115 | 0.30% | 0.49% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 7 | 8 | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 6 | 40 | 0.02% | 0.17% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 221 | 694 | 0.92% | 2.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 373 | 497 | 1.55% | 2.10% |
| Total | 24,042 | 23,709 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group. This means they can be of any race.
Communities in Page County
Page County has several towns and many smaller communities.
Towns
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially towns.
- Alma
- Battle Creek
- Blaineville
- Cavetown
- Comertown
- Compton
- Fleeburg
- Furnace
- Honeyville
- Ida
- Ingham
- Leaksville
- Marksville
- Newport
- Overall
- Rileyville
- Stony Man
- Grove Hill
Education in Page County
Page County offers public education from kindergarten through high school. There are also options for higher education and special training.
K-12 Schools
The county has 8 public schools in total:
- 4 elementary schools
- 2 middle schools
- 2 high schools
| High Schools | Middle Schools | Elementary Schools |
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| Luray | Luray | Luray |
| Springfield | ||
| Page County | Page County | Shenandoah |
| Stanley |
Page County also has a Technical Center. This center offers programs to help students learn job skills. Some of these programs include:
- Automotive Technology (working on cars)
- Cosmetology (hair and beauty)
- Electricity
- Welding
- Health Sciences
Higher Education Opportunities
Laurel Ridge Community College has a center in Luray. This center offers college classes and training for jobs. Jenkins Hall is a building with over 13,000 square feet of space. It has classrooms, science labs, and areas for students.
The college in Luray also offers specific degree programs. For example, you can study to become a physical therapy assistant. They also have classes for phlebotomy (drawing blood), medical office assistant, HVAC (heating and cooling systems), and heavy equipment operator.
Students can earn an Associate Degree in many subjects. They can also take general classes that can be transferred to a four-year university.
Notable People from Page County
Many interesting people have come from Page County. Here are a few:
- Arthur William Aleshire (1900–1940) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
- Edward Mallory "Ned" Almond (1892–1979) was a United States Army general. He was known for commanding X Corps during the Korean War.
- Floyd Wilson Baker (1916–2004) was a professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball for several teams.
- William Randolph Barbee (1818–1868) was an American sculptor. He was known for creating classical figures.
- Herbert Barbee (1848–1936) was also an American sculptor.
- Peter Bouck Borst (1826–1882) was a lawyer and helped develop Page County in the mid-1800s. He was also involved with the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
- Patrick Henry Brittan (1815–1868) served as the quartermaster general of Alabama and later as its Secretary of State.
- Wayne Comer (born 1944) is a former Major League Baseball player.
- Charles Frederick Crisp (1845–1896) was a U.S. Congressman from Georgia. He was a leader of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives.
- William Alexander Harris Sr. (1805–1864) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
- William Alexander Harris (1841–1909) was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Kansas.
- Benjamin Franklin Huffman (1914–2005) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.
- Thomas Jordan (1819–1895) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was also a writer.
- Donald Edward Keyhoe (1897–1988) was a Marine Corps pilot and writer. He was known for his interest in aviation and promoting pioneers like Charles Lindbergh.
- Robert Franklin Leedy (1863–1924) was a lawyer, soldier, and Virginia state legislator.
- William Milnes Jr. (1827–1889) was a congressman and businessman from Virginia and Pennsylvania.
- Kenneth R. Plum (born 1941) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
- George Quaintance (1902–1957) was an artist.
- Henry Ruffner (1790–1861) was an educator and minister. He served as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University).
- Bethany Veney (c. 1813–1916) was an African American woman who published her autobiography in 1889.
- William Overall Yager (1833–1904) was an officer during the American Civil War. After the war, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Page (Virginia) para niños
