Parrott, Virginia facts for kids
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Parrott, Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Parrott, Virginia
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pulaski |
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| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1486071 |
Parrott is a small community in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but is not officially governed as one. In 2017, about 509 people lived in Parrott.
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History of Parrott
Parrott got its name from a person named John Henry Parrott Jr. He lived from 1847 to 1930. John Henry Parrott Jr. was important to the area's history.
Coal Mining in Parrott
In 1902, John Henry Parrott Jr. started the Pulaski Anthracite coal mine. He was the general manager of this mine. He also likely owned a part of it. Coal mining was a big industry in this area.
Geography of Parrott
Parrott is located in a special place. It is bordered by a very old river. This river is called the New River.
The Ancient New River
The New River is one of the oldest river systems on Earth. It is the oldest river system in North America. Only the Nile River in Africa is older than the New River. What makes the New River unique is its flow. Most major rivers on the eastern side of North America flow south. However, the New River flows northward.
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