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Encyclopedia > Rockbridge County, Virginia
Rockbridge County, Virginia
Map
Map of Virginia highlighting Rockbridge County
Location in the state of Virginia
Map of the USA highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded information needed
Seat Lexington
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,557 km² (601 mi²)
 sq mi ( km²)
4 km² (1 mi²), 0.22%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

20,808
13/km² 
Website: www.co.rockbridge.va.us

Rockbridge County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, "Commonwealth" — of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 20,808. Its county seat is Lexington6. The population figures do not include those residing in the independent cities of Buena Vista and Lexington. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article contains a trivia section. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_VA.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties/Parishes/Boroughs, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... This article contains a trivia section. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... An independent city is a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity. ... Buena Vista, Virginia 6002 happy citizens and 3 old grouches Buena Vista, pronounced [ËŒbjunəˈvɪstÉ™] by locals, despite the correct Spanish pronunciation of [bwenaˈßista], is an independent city located within the confines of Rockbridge County in the state of Virginia. ... Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...


Rockbridge County was named for Natural Bridge. Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia circa 1909 Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia is a geological formation in which Cedar Creek has carved out a gorge of the limestone mountainous terrain, forming an arch 215 ft (66 m) high with a span of 90 ft (27 m). ...


Cyrus McCormick invented the reaper near Steele's Tavern at the northern end of the county. Cyrus McCormick Cyrus McCormick (February 15, 1809 - May 13, 1884) of Virginia was an Irish American farmer, inventor, businessman, marketer and newspaper editor. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,557 km² (601 mi²). 1,553 km² (600 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.22%) is water. The land area figures do not include the independent cities of Buena Vista and Lexington. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... An independent city is a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity. ... Buena Vista, Virginia 6002 happy citizens and 3 old grouches Buena Vista, pronounced [ËŒbjunəˈvɪstÉ™] by locals, despite the correct Spanish pronunciation of [bwenaˈßista], is an independent city located within the confines of Rockbridge County in the state of Virginia. ... Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 20,808 people, 8,486 households, and 6,075 families residing in the county. The population density was 13/km² (35/mi²). There were 9,550 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.42% White, 2.97% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 8,486 households out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.84. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the county, the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $36,035, and the median income for a family was $41,324. Males had a median income of $28,217 versus $19,946 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,356. About 6.60% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.40% of those under age 18 and 9.60% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Towns

The independent cities of Buena Vista and Lexington are separate political jurisdictions located within Rockbridge County. Lexington is the county seat (in spite of its independent status), and it shares three constitutional officers with Rockbridge County: Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Commonwealth's Attorney. Buena Vista does not share constitutional officers with either Rockbridge County or Lexington. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1720 × 1290 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1720 × 1290 pixel, file size: 1. ... Raphine, Virginia is an unincorporated community in Rockbridge County in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. ... Glasgow is a town located in Rockbridge County, Virginia. ... Goshen is a town located in Rockbridge County, Virginia. ... Brownsburg is an unincorporated town in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA. External links Maps and aerial photos Street map from Google Local or Yahoo! Maps Topographic map from TopoZone Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA Satellite image from Google Local or Microsoft Virtual Earth Categories: | | ... Raphine, Virginia is an unincorporated community in Rockbridge County in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. ... An independent city is a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity. ... Buena Vista, Virginia 6002 happy citizens and 3 old grouches Buena Vista, pronounced [ˌbjunəˈvɪstə] by locals, despite the correct Spanish pronunciation of [bwenaˈßista], is an independent city located within the confines of Rockbridge County in the state of Virginia. ... Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...


Publications: Print and Web

  • The Rockbridge Advocate (monthly magazine)
  • Rockbridge Forum (electronic discussion for Rockbridge folk)
  • The News-Gazette (weekly newspaper)
  • Rockbridge Weekly (weekly newspaper)

Notable residents

Stonewall Jackson- General in the CSA Army lived in Lexington, the county seat. Robert Huntington Adams (1792 - July 2, 1830) was a United States Senator from Mississippi. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Archibald Alexander (1772 – October 22, 1851) was an American Presbyterian theologian who was a professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary and served for 27 years as that institutions first principal from 1812 to 1840. ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... see also Holy Orders The following terms have traditional meanings for the Anglican Church, and possibly beyond: A churchman is in principle a member of a church congregation, in practice someone in holy orders. ... Hampden-Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. ... The steeple of Alexander Hall Princeton Theological Seminary is a theological seminary located in the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey in the United States. ... Adam Rankin Alexander was an American politician that represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was a key figure in the history of Texas, and, as of 2004, the only person in U.S. history to have been the governor of two different states. ... // This article is about the Confederate general. ... Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God, Our Vindicator) Anthem (none official) God Save the South (unofficial) The Bonnie Blue Flag (unofficial) Dixie (unofficial) Capital Montgomery, Alabama (until May 29, 1861) Richmond, Virginia (May 29, 1861–April 2, 1865) Danville, Virginia (from April 3, 1865) Language(s) English (de facto) Religion... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the northern states, popularly referred to as the U.S., the Union, the North, or the Yankees; and the seceding southern states, commonly referred to as the Confederate States of America, the CSA, the Confederacy... Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia. ... For other uses of Stonewall Jackson, see Stonewall Jackson (disambiguation). ... Lexington is: The USS Lexington is one of five different ships of the United States Navy named after the battle of the American Revolutionary War at Lexington, Massachusetts. ...


Cyrus McCormick- inventor of the reaper. Cyrus McCormick Cyrus McCormick (February 15, 1809 - May 13, 1884) of Virginia was an Irish American farmer, inventor, businessman, marketer and newspaper editor. ...


Archibald Stuart Founder of Phi Beta Kappa Archibald Stuart (December 2, 1795 – September 20, 1855) was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. ... The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an honor society which considers its mission to be fostering and recognizing excellence in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. ...

Cy Twombly (born April 25, 1928) is an American abstract artist. ... Marion Gordon Pat Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is a televangelist from the United States. ...

References

    1. ^ a b c (1967) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Marquis Who's Who. 

Coordinates: 37°49′N 79°27′W / 37.81, -79.45 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Rockbridge County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (455 words)
Rockbridge County is a county located in the state of Virginia.
Rockbridge County was named for Natural Bridge, a rock formation considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
In the county, the population is spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who are 65 years of age or older.
Encyclopedia: Rockbridge County, Virginia (3460 words)
Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia is a geological formation in which Cedar Creek has carved out a gorge of the limestone mountainous terrain, forming an arch 215 ft (66 m) high with a span of 90 ft (27 m).
Raphine, Virginia is an unincorporated community in Rockbridge County in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is on the Atlantic Coast of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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