Virgie, Kentucky facts for kids
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Virgie, Kentucky
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Company homes in Virgie in 1940
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Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 274 |
| • Density | 267.58/sq mi (103.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41572
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 506067 |
Virgie is a small community in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a Census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one. Virgie is located along Kentucky Route 1469.
The community's post office first opened on April 3, 1890. It was originally called Clintwood. Later, it was renamed "Virgie" after the daughter of a local person named W.O.B. Ratliff. He was a lawyer and sold lumber in nearby Pikeville.
According to the 2020 United States census, 274 people live in Virgie. Recently, Virgie has become more well-known because of a song. The musician Tyler Childers wrote a song called "Follow you to Virgie," which is set in this community.
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Virgie's Location and Size
Virgie is located at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Who Lives in Virgie?
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| 2020 | 274 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Virgie was 274 people. This number comes from the official United States census.
Learning in Virgie
Public schools in Virgie are managed by Pike County Schools. These schools help students get a good education.
- Valley Elementary School: This school serves younger students in the area.
- Shelby Valley High School: Older students attend this high school.
In the past, Virgie had its own schools called George F. Johnson Elementary School and Virgie Middle School (which used to be Virgie High School). Now, students from these areas go to the new Valley Elementary.
Virgie also has a lending library. It is a branch of the Pike County Public Library, where people can borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People from Virgie
Some notable people have come from Virgie:
- Todd May – He was named Kentucky "Mr. Basketball" in 1982, which is a big award for high school basketball players in Kentucky.
- Cassidy Rowe – She has been playing for the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team since 2022.
- Josh Osborne – He is a very successful country music songwriter. He has won a Grammy Award and written many popular songs.
See also
- In Spanish: Virgie (Kentucky) para niños
