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Encyclopedia > Wise, Virginia
Wise, Virginia
Official seal of Wise, Virginia
Seal
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Coordinates: 36°58′41″N 82°34′37″W / 36.97806, -82.57694
Country United States
State Virginia
County Wise
Incorporated 1924
Government
 - Mayor Clifton Carson
Area
 - Total 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
 - Land 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 2,451 ft (747 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 3,255
 - Density 1,059.4/sq mi (409.4/km²)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 24293
Area code(s) 276
FIPS code 51-87072[1]
GNIS feature ID 1498553[2]
Website: http://www.townofwise.org/

Wise is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,255 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wise County[3]. It was founded as the town of Gladeville in 1874. The town's name was changed to Wise in 1924. [1] Wise is named after Virginia governor Henry A. Wise. This article is about the U.S. state. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Commonwealth of Virginia is divided into 95 counties and 39 independent cities, which are considered county-equivalents for census puposes. ... Wise County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... Incorporation is: In business, incorporation is the creation of a corporation. ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... 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. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC − 4 hours. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... The area colored red indicates the southwest region of Virginia served by area code 276 North American telephone area code 276 was established September 1, 2001 as a split from area code 540. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Wise County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Wise County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... Henry Alexander Wise (December 3, 1806–September 12, 1876) was an American statesman from Virginia. ...


The town is also the home of The University of Virginia's College at Wise. The University of Virginias College at Wise, commonly called UVA-Wise, is a public college located in Wise, Virginia. ...

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Geography

Wise is located at 36°58′41″N, 82°34′37″W (36.978057, -82.577033)[4].


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), all of it land. 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 mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,255 people, 1,424 households, and 868 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,059.4 people per square mile (409.4/km²). There were 1,594 housing units at an average density of 518.8/sq mi (200.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.24% White, 1.94% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,424 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $28,531, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $30,170 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,760. About 12.6% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over. Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in their country. ... 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. ...


Education

Wise features four public schools of the Wise County Public School System, one private school, and one college. The term public school has two contrary meanings: In England, one of a small number of prestigious historic schools open to the public which normally charge fees and are financed by bodies other than the state, commonly as private charitable trusts; here the word public is used much as in... For the film of this title, see Private School (film). ... For other uses, see College (disambiguation). ...


Wise County School System Public Schools

Private Schools

Higher education

The University of Virginias College at Wise, commonly called UVA-Wise, is a public college located in Wise, Virginia. ...

Transportation

The largest highway in Wise is Orby Cantrell Highway (U.S. Highway 23 ), a north-south highway that runs through the west end of the town. Wise is also home to the Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP). The airport is located approximately three miles northeast of the central business district. U.S. Highway 23 is a long north-south U.S. highway between Mackinaw City, Michigan and Jacksonville, Florida. ... Image File history File links US_23. ... Lonesome Pine Airport (IATA: LNP, ICAO: KLNP, FAA LID: LNP) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the central business district (CBD) of Wise, a town in Wise County, Virginia, USA. This general aviation airport covers 417 acres and has one runway. ... The Central Business District of Sydney, Australia. ...


Theater and the arts

  • The Pro-Art Association offers a variety of theatrical, musical, and fine-arts events throughout the school year.
  • The Appalachian Children's Theater (ACT) promotes performing arts and fine arts education for children in Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Northeast Tennessee. In 2006, the organization opened it's newly renovated facility on Main Street. [2]
  • The Charles W. Harris Art Gallery is located on the site of the Wise County Public Library.

Southwest Virginia at its greatest geographical definition Southwest Virginia is a mountainous region of Virginia in the westernmost part of the commonwealth. ...

Notable residents

George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 - September 22, 1999) was a stage and film actor, director, and producer. ... Caroll Dale (born 1938 in Wise, Virginia) is a American football defensive end and tight end. ... Packers redirects here. ... This article or section should include material from Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. ... The University of Virginias College at Wise, commonly called UVa-Wise, is a public liberal arts college, and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, located in Wise, Virginia. ... Tracy Stallard (born August 31, 1937) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1960-1966. ... Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. ...

Sister cities

The Town of Wise has one sister city: Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

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Historic downtown

A view of the Wise County Courthouse seen from Birchfield Road.
A view of the Wise County Courthouse seen from Birchfield Road.

Three buildings in the town of Wise are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Colonial Hotel, now known as the Inn at Wise Court House, was added to the Register in 1991. The Wise County Courthouse was added to the Register ten years earlier, in 1981. In February 2006, the Register listed the E. M. Fulton House. All of these buildings are located on Main Street. [4] The Courthouse The present courthouse is the forth constructed in the county. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ... The Courthouse The present courthouse is the forth constructed in the county. ...


References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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External links

  • Wise Official Website

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The Wise County School Division is comprised of six elementary/primary schools, three middle schools, six high schools, an alternative school, and a career-technical center.
All schools in Wise County are fully accredited by the Virginia Board of Education and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The progressive nature of education in Wise County is apparent in the "Program of Academic Challenge for Excellence (PACE)." PACE provides a program of academic competition in the context of a sports contest, complete with tournament and trophies.
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