Tazewell, Virginia facts for kids
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Tazewell
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| Town of Tazewell, Virginia | ||
Downtown, 2012
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 Tazewell
Location in Virginia
Tazewell
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Virginia | |
| County | Tazewell | |
| Incorporated | 1800 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.95 sq mi (18.00 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.87 sq mi (17.79 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,486 | |
| • Density | 645.47/sq mi (232.81/km2) | |
| U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Population Estimates | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
24608, 24651
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| Area code(s) | 276 | |
| FIPS code | 51-77792 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498543 | |
Tazewell is a town located in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. In 2010, about 4,627 people lived there. It is part of the larger Bluefield area, which has over 100,000 residents. Tazewell is also the county seat of Tazewell County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
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History of Tazewell
Tazewell used to be called Jeffersonville until 1892. It grew near the start of the Clinch River. What's cool is that Tazewell was once one of the smallest towns in the U.S. to have its own streetcar system!
The town and county grew quickly in the late 1800s. This was because of a big boom in coal and iron mining. People were discovering and using the rich resources from the Pocahontas Coalfields nearby.
Several important historical places in Tazewell are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Big Crab Orchard Site, Bull Thistle Cave Archeological Site, and the Tazewell Historic District. These sites help protect and remember the town's past.
Geography and Nature
Tazewell is located in Virginia at specific coordinates: 37.126938 degrees North and 81.519455 degrees West.
The town covers about 4.0 square miles (10.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no significant water area within the town limits.
A famous part of Virginia State Highway 16 runs through Tazewell. It's known as the "Back of the Dragon". This 32-mile stretch of road is very twisty. It has hundreds of sharp turns, going up and down hills. It's a favorite spot for people who love riding motorcycles or driving sports cars!
Climate
Tazewell has a climate where the temperatures don't change too much between hot and cold. It also gets a good amount of rain all year long. This type of weather is called a marine west coast climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfb."
People of Tazewell
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 508 | — | |
| 1890 | 604 | 18.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,096 | 81.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,230 | 12.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,261 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,211 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,374 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,347 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,000 | 122.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,168 | 38.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,468 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,176 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,206 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,627 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,486 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 4,206 people living in Tazewell. The town had about 1,650 households. The population density was about 1,040 people per square mile.
Most people in Tazewell were White (88.78%). About 9.32% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Tazewell in 2000 was 43 years old. About 18.6% of the population was under 18. About 21.7% were 65 years or older.
Community Services
Healthcare
Tazewell has a hospital called Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital. It has 56 beds and provides general medical care.
There is also the Tazewell Community Health Center. This clinic is run by Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems. It helps provide healthcare to the community.
Famous People from Tazewell
- William Gibbony Baldwin: He helped start the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency.
- George W. L. Bickley: A doctor who founded the Knights of the Golden Circle.
- Kathryn Harrold: A well-known actress from TV shows and movies.
- Betony Vernon: An American jewelry designer who lives in Paris.
- Billy Wagner: A famous Major League Baseball (MLB) player.
- Fred M. Wilcox: He directed the classic science fiction movie Forbidden Planet.
Images for kids
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Tazewell County Courthouse and Confederate Memorial in Tazewell, Virginia
See also
In Spanish: Tazewell (Virginia) para niños
