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White Stone, Virginia
Central White Stone
Central White Stone
Location of White Stone, Virginia
Location of White Stone, Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Lancaster
Area
 • Total 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2)
 • Land 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 380
 • Density 388/sq mi (149.6/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
22578
Area code(s) 804
FIPS code 51-85600
GNIS feature ID 1476645

White Stone is a small town in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 380 people lived there. White Stone is one of many towns found in Virginia's Northern Neck area.

History of White Stone

Early Beginnings

White Stone's history goes back to the 1600s. An English settler named Epaphroditus Lawson arrived in 1649. He bought a large piece of land along the Rappahannock River. This land included the spot where White Stone is today.

The Lawson family played an important role in the community for many years. They served as local leaders and helped the area grow.

How White Stone Got Its Name

The town of White Stone was officially started in 1715. It is close to the towns of Lancaster and Kilmarnock. However, White Stone did not become an official town until 1953.

There are a few ideas about how White Stone got its unique name. One story says the name came from a nearby stream. People would use a special white stone there to sharpen their tools. Another idea is that the name came from a church paper in 1819. This paper described a property line as being "near the road leading by the white stone."

White Stone During Wars

The White Stone area was involved in two major American wars. It played a part in the War of 1812. Later, during the Civil War, a historic home called Pop Castle was attacked by a Union ship. Pop Castle is now a protected historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Growth and Modern Times

After the Civil War, White Stone became a busy place. It had many small businesses, like a general store and a hat-maker. By 1921, the county's first school for African American students opened here. Albert Terry Wright was its principal.

The town was most active in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the population has stayed about the same. Today, White Stone is still a small, quiet town. It focuses on tourism, attracting visitors with its local seafood market and the Allure Art Center. The town is also working to improve its services and business area.

Geography of White Stone

White Stone is located at 37°38′43″N 76°23′28″W / 37.64528°N 76.39111°W / 37.64528; -76.39111. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of White Stone has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 395
1970 381 −3.5%
1980 409 7.3%
1990 372 −9.0%
2000 358 −3.8%
2010 352 −1.7%
2020 380 8.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Demographics of White Stone

Who Lives in White Stone?

The 2020 census shows us more about the people living in White Stone. Here is a breakdown of the different groups:

Racial composition as of 2020 (NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020 % 2020
White alone (NH) 282 74.21%
Black or African American alone (NH) 66 17.37%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1 0.26%
Asian alone (NH) 5 1.32%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 13 3.42%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13 3.42%
Total 380 100.00%

Note: The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic group. This table separates them from racial groups. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.

In 2000, there were 358 people living in White Stone. About 19.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 42 years. This means half the people were older than 42, and half were younger.

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