Virginville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Richmond Township, Berks County. Virginville is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. You can find it where PA 143 meets Crystal Ridge Road. It's about seven miles south of the borough of Lenhartsville.
In 2000, Virginville was recognized as the Virginville Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places. This means many of its old buildings are important and protected. According to the 2010 census, 309 people lived in Virginville.
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History of Virginville
The exact reason for the name "Virginville" is a bit of a mystery! Some people think the name is an English translation of an old Native American word. Others believe it was named after the untouched, "virgin" forests that used to cover the area. There's also a theory that "Virgin" might be another way to translate the name of Maiden Creek, a stream that flows through the community and also connects with Sacony Creek.
Virginville Historic District
The community was officially named the Virginville Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This special district includes 80 buildings that were built between 1874 and 1930. These buildings include homes, shops, and other important structures. They show off different popular building styles from that time, like Gothic Revival and Italianate.
Even though most buildings in the district are homes, some non-residential buildings are very notable. These include The Creamery, built around 1875, and St. Paul's Chapel from 1903. The Virginville Hotel, built in 1885, is also a key part of the district. Other important buildings are the post office, built around 1930, and Balthasar's Garage from 1921.
Population in Virginville
As of the 2010 census, the population of Virginville was 309 residents. This number helps us understand how many people live in this historic community.
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
