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Shawsville, Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Shawsville, Virginia
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 Shawsville, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Shawsville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Shawsville, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,310 |
| • Density | 570/sq mi (218.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24162
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-71632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1496211 |
Shawsville is a community in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town. In 2010, about 1,310 people lived there. Shawsville is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
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History of Shawsville
Shawsville is located near the spot where an old fort once stood. This fort was called Fort Vause. It was built in 1753 by a person named Ephraim Vause.
Fort Vause and the French and Indian War
During the French and Indian War (a big conflict between Great Britain and France, along with their Native American allies), Fort Vause was attacked. On June 25, 1756, Shawnee Indians attacked and destroyed the fort. Many people were affected, and about 150 were taken captive.
A group of soldiers led by Major Andrew Lewis arrived too late to help. However, the fort was rebuilt quickly. General George Washington even visited it in October 1756 to check on the defenses of the frontier.
Historic Buildings in Shawsville
Several important historical places in Shawsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special historical value. These places include:
- The Rife House
- The Shawsville Historic District
- The Walnut Grove Farm
Where is Shawsville Located?
Shawsville is found at specific geographic coordinates: 37.173248 degrees North latitude and -80.248580 degrees West longitude.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Shawsville covers about 2.3 square miles (which is about 6.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Shawsville?
In 2000, there were 1,029 people living in Shawsville. The community had 431 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Population Makeup
Most of the people in Shawsville were White, making up about 96.21% of the population. There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 0.78% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 35% of the households in Shawsville had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, 49.2%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.39 people, and the average family had about 2.79 people.
Age Groups
The population of Shawsville was spread out across different age groups:
- 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Shawsville was 34 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Shawsville was $31,953 per year. For families, the average income was $36,667 per year. The average income per person in the community was $27,174.
About 10.2% of all people in Shawsville lived below the poverty line. This included 8.3% of those under 18 and 8.9% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Shawsville
Several well-known individuals have connections to Shawsville:
- Henry A. Edmundson – A politician.
- Mujaddid Ahmed Ijaz – A nuclear physicist.
- Madison Marye – Another politician.
- Butch Taylor – A musician, known for playing with the Dave Matthews Band.
- Jimmy Valiant – A professional wrestler.
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In Spanish: Shawsville (Virginia) para niños
