Weber City, Virginia facts for kids
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Weber City
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Railroad tracks and businesses along US 23 in Weber City
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Location of Weber City, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Scott |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 727/sq mi (279.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24290
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-83808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1476430 |
Weber City is a small town located in Scott County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,250 people lived there.
Weber City is part of a larger area known as the "Tri-Cities" region. This area includes cities like Kingsport and Bristol in both Tennessee and Virginia.
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How Weber City Got Its Name
The name "Weber City" has a fun story behind it. Before it was called Weber City, the area was known as "Moccasin Gap." This name came from a natural opening in the mountains that US 23 now passes through.
A local business owner named Frank Parker Sr. heard the name "Weber City" on an old radio show called Amos 'n' Andy. In the show, it was a fancy place. As a joke, Mr. Parker put up a sign outside his gas station that said "Welcome to Weber City." People in the area started using the name, and by the time the town officially became a town in 1954, everyone knew it as Weber City. So, that's the name they chose!
Where is Weber City Located?
Weber City is found at 36°37′24″N 82°33′40″W / 36.62333°N 82.56111°W. It covers an area of about 1.72 square miles (4.47 square kilometers), and almost all of it is land.
The town is on the southern side of Moccasin Gap. This gap is a natural break in the mountains made by Big Moccasin Creek. Long ago, pioneers used this gap to travel into Tennessee. South of Weber City, another gap leads into Tennessee. US 23 is the main road that goes through Weber City. It's an important road for travel north and south in western Virginia.
People Living in Weber City
The number of people living in Weber City has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,274 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,676 | 31.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,543 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,377 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,333 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,327 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,250 | −5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,333 people living in Weber City. Most of the people were White (98.35%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in the town in 2000 was 47 years old. About 16.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in the town was $25,744. About 14.1% of the people in Weber City lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Weber City (Virginia) para niños
