Singers Glen, Virginia facts for kids
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Singers Glen
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Singers Glen welcome sign
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"Birthplace of Sacred Music in the South"
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Location of the Singers Glen CDP within the Rockingham County
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 Singers Glen
Location in Virginia
Singers Glen
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| FIPS code | 51-72736 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2807442 |
Singers Glen is a small, historic community in Rockingham County, Virginia. It is called a Census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Singers Glen is located between Little North Mountain and Interstate 81. This special place is recognized by both the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and the United States Department of the Interior because of its rich history.
The community of Singers Glen has one main road, a post office, a recycling center, a school building, a volunteer fire company, a volunteer rescue squad, one store, and two churches. It is often called the "Birthplace of Sacred Music in the South."
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History of Singers Glen
Singers Glen was first settled in 1809. Many of the first settlers were descendants of German Anabaptists. These were people who had faced difficulties for their religious beliefs in Europe.
A very important person in Singers Glen's history was Joseph Funk. He was a well-known music teacher and composer. Thanks to his work, Singers Glen became famous for its music. It is even considered the birthplace of gospel music in the southern United States.
Two important historical sites in Singers Glen are the Joseph Funk House and the Singers Glen Historic District. Both of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance.
Education in the Community
The Singers Glen School served the community for many years. It was open from 1882 until 1973.
Emergency Services
The Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Company helps keep the community safe. They cover an area of about 32 square kilometers (12 square miles) and serve at least 2,500 people. There is also a volunteer rescue squad ready to help in emergencies.
Places of Worship
Singers Glen has several churches, showing the importance of faith in the community. The churches in the area include Donovan Memorial United Methodist, Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen Baptist Church, and Zion Hill Mennonite Church. The Singers Glen Cemetery is located on a hill overlooking the town.
Notable People and Places
- Joseph Funk was a very important person in Singers Glen. In 1847, he started the first Mennonite printing house in the United States right here. His printing house was best known for printing a famous music book called the Harmonia Sacra.
- Glen Farm is a historic property that has been in the same location for over 200 years.
