Amelia Court House, Virginia facts for kids
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Amelia Court House
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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County courthouse in Amelia
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 Amelia Court House
Location in Virginia
Amelia Court House
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Area
(as defined by U.S. Census Bureau)
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| • Total | 3.78 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.77 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 380 ft (120 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,099 |
| • Density | 290.7/sq mi (112.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23002
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498446 |
Amelia Court House, also known simply as Amelia, is a small town in Virginia, USA. It is the main town, or county seat, of Amelia County. In 2010, about 1,099 people lived there. The town got its name in 1735 from Princess Amelia of Great Britain. She was the second daughter of Great Britain's King George II.
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History of Amelia Court House
Amelia Court House started in a farming area of Virginia. This region, called the Virginia Piedmont, was known for its large farms. In the 1800s, people built health resorts around natural mineral springs nearby. These resorts were popular vacation spots. Visitors could even arrive by train once a railroad was built. Famous people, like Robert E. Lee, who later became a Confederate general, visited these spas with their families.
The Civil War and Amelia
By the 1850s, a new railroad, the Richmond and Danville Railroad, reached the town. This railroad was very important for the Confederate army during the American Civil War. In 1865, after battles in Petersburg, General Robert E. Lee's army came to Amelia Court House. They waited for important supplies from Richmond. But the supplies never arrived. Instead, a train came carrying government papers.
The last big battle for Lee's army happened nearby on April 6, 1865. It was called the Battle of Sayler's Creek. Lee finally gave up at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.
Protecting Important Records
Unlike many other courthouses in Virginia, Amelia's court records from before the Civil War were saved. Union soldiers were chasing Lee's army and did not burn the courthouse. The building's strong brick walls and iron window covers helped protect its important documents.
Special Stones and Local Fun
In the 1900s, the area became known for a special stone called amazonite. This is a beautiful green crystal, a type of feldspar, found at the Morefield Mine.
Every May, the town celebrates "Amelia Day." This festival started in the 1980s to celebrate the town's founding. People enjoy music, dancing, and meeting friends. Local clubs and vendors set up booths. At the first Amelia Day, people signed a long scroll. This scroll and other items were put into a time capsule. The capsule was buried near the courthouse.
Tornadoes in Amelia
In 2003, Amelia Day was canceled. A strong wind storm, called an F1 tornado, hit the courthouse area. This happened the day before the festival, destroying many trees.
Amelia County is in a "tornado alley" in Central Virginia. This means it has had many tornadoes. One notable tornado in 1924 passed east of the courthouse. It traveled from Jetersville to Chula, killing one person. Another strong tornado hit in 1983. Other powerful tornadoes have also affected the county.
Transportation
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Amelia Court House has several important roads that help people travel in and out of town.
Business Routes
US 360 Bus. (Goode's Bridge Rd.)
State Routes
SR 38 (Five Forks Rd., N. Five Forks Rd., and Virginia, Court, Washington, & Church Streets)
Climate
Amelia Court House has a climate like much of the South. Summers are long, hot, and humid. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."
| Climate data for Amelia Court House, Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1970–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
96 (36) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
87 (31) |
82 (28) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.8 (19.9) |
72.4 (22.4) |
80.4 (26.9) |
86.6 (30.3) |
90.9 (32.7) |
95.0 (35.0) |
98.0 (36.7) |
98.2 (36.8) |
92.6 (33.7) |
86.1 (30.1) |
76.5 (24.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
98.5 (36.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.6 (9.2) |
52.3 (11.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
71.1 (21.7) |
77.4 (25.2) |
85.2 (29.6) |
89.2 (31.8) |
87.2 (30.7) |
81.3 (27.4) |
71.0 (21.7) |
60.9 (16.1) |
52.1 (11.2) |
69.7 (20.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
40.6 (4.8) |
47.8 (8.8) |
58.1 (14.5) |
66.1 (18.9) |
74.4 (23.6) |
78.5 (25.8) |
76.7 (24.8) |
70.4 (21.3) |
59.2 (15.1) |
49.2 (9.6) |
41.4 (5.2) |
58.4 (14.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.7 (−2.4) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
35.7 (2.1) |
45.1 (7.3) |
54.8 (12.7) |
63.7 (17.6) |
67.9 (19.9) |
66.2 (19.0) |
59.4 (15.2) |
47.5 (8.6) |
37.4 (3.0) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
47.1 (8.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 8.0 (−13.3) |
13.2 (−10.4) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
39.6 (4.2) |
49.4 (9.7) |
57.9 (14.4) |
56.0 (13.3) |
45.8 (7.7) |
32.1 (0.1) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
6.1 (−14.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −11 (−24) |
−12 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
17 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
41 (5) |
32 (0) |
23 (−5) |
10 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.66 (93) |
2.89 (73) |
4.44 (113) |
3.41 (87) |
4.33 (110) |
3.60 (91) |
3.90 (99) |
4.03 (102) |
4.08 (104) |
3.79 (96) |
3.38 (86) |
3.91 (99) |
45.42 (1,154) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.3 (8.4) |
2.3 (5.8) |
1.1 (2.8) |
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) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.6 (4.1) |
8.3 (21) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.2 | 9.7 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 10.8 | 121.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.2 |
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Points of interest
- Amelia Golf & Country Club
- Joe Paulette Memorial Park
- Tom Scott Park
- Rennie Memorial Presbyterian Church, a historic church south of town
Notable people
- Worth McMillion, a racing car driver
- Landon Pembelton, a racing car driver
- Toby Wing, an actress from the early 1900s, was born here.
See Also
In Spanish: Amelia Court House (Virginia) para niños
