Virginville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Virginville, Pennsylvania
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Post Office
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 Virginville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Virginville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Richmond |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 309 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19564
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1190445 |
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Virginville Historic District
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The Virginville Hotel, part of the historic district
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| Location | Main, 2nd, 1st, and Front Sts. and Chapel Dr. Richmond Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 17.3 acres (7.0 ha) |
| Built by | Dreibelbis, Francis; Heinly, Seth |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Italianate, et al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 00001123 |
| Added to NRHP | September 28, 2000 |
Virginville is a census-designated place in Richmond Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the junction of PA 143 and Crystal Ridge Road, and is approximately seven miles to the south of the borough of Lenhartsville.
The community was designated as the Virginville Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 309 residents.
History
The origin of the name Virginville is obscure. Some say it is the English translation of a Native American word, while others believe the community was named for virgin forests in the area. "Virgin" may be an alternate translation of the Indian-named Maiden Creek, which runs through the town and also meets up with Sacony Creek.
The hamlet was designated the Virginville Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
The district encompasses 80 contributing buildings built between 1874 and 1930 with residential, commercial, and institutional buildings which were constructed in a variety of popular architectural styles, including Gothic Revival and Italianate. A primarily residential district, notable non-residential buildings include The Creamery (c. 1875), St. Paul's Chapel (1903), Virginville Hotel (1885), post office (c. 1930), and Balthasar's Garage (1921).
Population and demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population was 309 residents.
Gallery
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St. Paul's Chapel
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Gothic Revival style house
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Vernacular brick house
See also
In Spanish: Virginville para niños
