Pulaski, Virginia facts for kids
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Town of Pulaski, Virginia
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Main Street in Pulaski, Virginia
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 Pulaski, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Pulaski, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Pulaski, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.12 sq mi (21.03 km2) |
| • Land | 8.07 sq mi (20.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,086 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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8,714 |
| • Density | 1,079.94/sq mi (416.96/km2) |
| U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24301
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-64880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499922 |
| Website | http://www.pulaskitown.org/ |
Pulaski is a town in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Pulaski County. In 2010, about 9,086 people lived there.
Pulaski is part of the larger Blacksburg–Christiansburg metropolitan area. This means it's connected to these nearby cities.
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History of Pulaski
Pulaski became an official town in 1886. It was named after Count Casimir Pulaski. He was a hero from Poland who helped America during the American Revolutionary War.
On April 8, 2011, two tornadoes hit Pulaski. They caused a lot of damage to buildings. About 31 buildings were destroyed, and 77 others were damaged. The total cost of the damage was around $1.68 million.
Historic Places to See
Several places in Pulaski are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect special buildings and sites across the country. Some of these places include:
- Calfee Athletic Field
- Dalton Theatre Building
- Pulaski County Courthouse
- Pulaski Historic Commercial District
- Pulaski Historic Residential District
- Pulaski South Historic Residential and Industrial District
Geography of Pulaski
Pulaski is located at 37°03′00″N 80°46′20″W / 37.050094°N 80.772193°W.
The town covers a total area of about 7.8 square miles (12.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Pulaski's Climate
| Climate data for Pulaski, Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1920–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
79 (26) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
95 (35) |
92 (33) |
80 (27) |
74 (23) |
99 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.8 (6.0) |
46.1 (7.8) |
53.8 (12.1) |
64.6 (18.1) |
72.5 (22.5) |
79.4 (26.3) |
82.8 (28.2) |
81.5 (27.5) |
75.9 (24.4) |
66.2 (19.0) |
55.4 (13.0) |
45.9 (7.7) |
63.9 (17.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.2 (0.7) |
35.8 (2.1) |
42.6 (5.9) |
52.3 (11.3) |
60.7 (15.9) |
68.3 (20.2) |
72.0 (22.2) |
70.6 (21.4) |
64.5 (18.1) |
53.8 (12.1) |
43.7 (6.5) |
36.1 (2.3) |
52.8 (11.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.6 (−4.7) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
39.9 (4.4) |
49.0 (9.4) |
57.3 (14.1) |
61.2 (16.2) |
59.7 (15.4) |
53.1 (11.7) |
41.4 (5.2) |
32.0 (0.0) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
41.7 (5.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −16 (−27) |
−13 (−25) |
0 (−18) |
12 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
39 (4) |
33 (1) |
28 (−2) |
14 (−10) |
3 (−16) |
−12 (−24) |
−16 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.18 (81) |
2.67 (68) |
3.56 (90) |
3.59 (91) |
3.99 (101) |
3.96 (101) |
3.83 (97) |
3.51 (89) |
3.22 (82) |
2.85 (72) |
2.47 (63) |
3.17 (81) |
40.00 (1,016) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.7 (12) |
4.6 (12) |
2.3 (5.8) |
0.6 (1.5) |
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 (0.25) |
3.5 (8.9) |
15.8 (40) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.2 | 8.8 | 10.4 | 11.2 | 12.5 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 123.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 8.5 |
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People in Pulaski
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,112 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,813 | 33.2% | |
| 1910 | 4,807 | 70.9% | |
| 1920 | 5,282 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 7,168 | 35.7% | |
| 1940 | 8,792 | 22.7% | |
| 1950 | 9,202 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 10,469 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 10,279 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,106 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 9,985 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 9,473 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 9,086 | −4.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 8,714 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 9,473 people living in Pulaski. The town had 4,173 households. The population density was about 1,211 people per square mile.
The people living in Pulaski come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White, with a significant number of African American residents. There are also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some residents identify with two or more races. About 2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Pulaski in 2000 was 40 years old.
Education in Pulaski
Pulaski County has one main high school called Pulaski County High School. It is located in Dublin, Virginia and has about 1,500 students.
For higher education, New River Community College (NRCC) is nearby in Dublin, Virginia. It offers many different courses. Other colleges in the area include:
- Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, Virginia
- Radford University, a four-year public university in Radford, Virginia
- Virginia Tech, a large public university in Blacksburg, Virginia
Fun and Recreation
Pulaski offers several fun activities and places to visit:
- Baseball: The town is home to the Pulaski River Turtles baseball team. They play in the Appalachian League at Calfee Park. Before 2021, they were known as the Pulaski Yankees.
- Outdoor Trails: The northern part of New River Trail State Park is in Pulaski. This park has 6 miles of special trails for mountain biking on Draper Mountain. You can also find many scenic roads for road biking.
- Gatewood Park: This park and reservoir covers 400 beautiful acres. It is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. The Town of Pulaski owns the park, and it's easy to reach from Interstates 81 and 77.
Notable People from Pulaski
Many interesting people have come from Pulaski, including:
- Lewis Kenneth Bausell, who received the Medal of Honor
- Ed Goodson, a baseball player
- Shayne Graham, an NFL football player
- Jeff King, another NFL football player
- Scott Mactavish, a filmmaker and author
- Garnett Moore (1914–1984), a lawyer and state delegate
- Temple Painter, an American harpsichordist and organist
- Matokie Slaughter, a clawhammer banjo player
See also
In Spanish: Pulaski (Virginia) para niños
