Pennington Gap, Virginia facts for kids
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Pennington Gap, Virginia
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Morgan Street downtown (2017)
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Location of Pennington Gap, Virginia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Virginia | |
| County | Lee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,624 | |
| • Density | 960.9/sq mi (371.6/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
24277
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| Area code | 276 | |
| FIPS code | 51-61560 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1486137 | |
Pennington Gap is a small town located in Lee County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a friendly community where about 1,624 people lived as of the 2020 census.
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History of Pennington Gap
The first post office in Pennington Gap opened in 1891. This was an important step for the town. It helped people send and receive mail.
A hospital in Pennington Gap, called Lee Regional Medical Center, closed in 2013. But good news! It reopened in 2021 as Lee County Community Hospital. This means people in the area can get medical care close to home.
Geography and Location
Pennington Gap is found at 36°45′24″N 83°1′46″W / 36.75667°N 83.02944°W. This is a specific spot on the map.
How Big is Pennington Gap?
The town covers about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Roads and Routes
Pennington Gap is an important meeting point for two major roads. These are U.S. Route 58A and U.S. Route 421. These roads help people travel to and from the town.
Understanding the Climate
The weather in Pennington Gap has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa."
| Climate data for Pennington Gap, Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1931–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
80 (27) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
101 (38) |
94 (34) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.8 (7.1) |
49.3 (9.6) |
58.7 (14.8) |
68.7 (20.4) |
76.1 (24.5) |
82.8 (28.2) |
85.3 (29.6) |
84.9 (29.4) |
80.7 (27.1) |
70.5 (21.4) |
58.2 (14.6) |
48.4 (9.1) |
67.4 (19.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 34.0 (1.1) |
37.5 (3.1) |
45.2 (7.3) |
54.1 (12.3) |
63.0 (17.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
74.1 (23.4) |
73.2 (22.9) |
67.7 (19.8) |
56.1 (13.4) |
44.9 (7.2) |
37.3 (2.9) |
54.8 (12.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.2 (−4.9) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
39.6 (4.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
58.7 (14.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
41.7 (5.4) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
42.3 (5.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−21 (−29) |
−8 (−22) |
16 (−9) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
41 (5) |
36 (2) |
28 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
3 (−16) |
−16 (−27) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.41 (112) |
4.37 (111) |
4.86 (123) |
4.59 (117) |
4.32 (110) |
4.39 (112) |
4.44 (113) |
3.95 (100) |
3.71 (94) |
2.99 (76) |
2.88 (73) |
4.77 (121) |
49.68 (1,262) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.5 (8.9) |
2.8 (7.1) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.8 (4.6) |
9.3 (24) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.9 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.9 | 10.5 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 10.8 | 126.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.1 |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pennington Gap has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 399 | — | |
| 1910 | 792 | 98.5% | |
| 1920 | 940 | 18.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,553 | 65.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,990 | 28.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,090 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,799 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,886 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,716 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,922 | 12.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,781 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,781 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,624 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2020 census, 1,624 people lived in the town.
Education in Pennington Gap
Lee County Public Schools manages the schools in the county.
Pennington Elementary School used to be on Morgan Avenue. It had three buildings built in 1912, 1917, and 1937.
In 1989, many high schools in the county joined together. They moved to the new Lee High School. After this, the old Pennington High School became Pennington Middle School. It taught students in grades 5 through 7.
Famous People from Pennington Gap
Many interesting people have come from Pennington Gap, including:
- Barry Audia, a professional boxer.
- Claude Ely, a well-known preacher and songwriter.
- Jim Pankovits, a professional baseball player.
- William C. Wampler, who served as a representative in the United States Congress.
- Carol S. Wood, a talented mathematician.
See also
In Spanish: Pennington Gap (Virginia) para niños
