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Dublin, Virginia

Dublin, Virginia
Town
The Old Train Station in Dublin, Virginia.
The Old Train Station in Dublin, Virginia.
Location of Dublin, Virginia
Location of Dublin, Virginia
Coordinates: 37°6′11″N 80°41′5″W / 37.10306°N 80.68472°W / 37.10306; -80.68472Coordinates: 37°6′11″N 80°41′5″W / 37.10306°N 80.68472°W / 37.10306; -80.68472
Country United States
State Virginia
County Pulaski
Area
 • Total 1.4 sq mi (3.8 km2)
 • Land 1.4 sq mi (3.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 2,083 ft (635 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,534
 • Density 1,607.1/sq mi (620.5/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 24084
Area code(s) 540
FIPS code 51-23648
GNIS feature ID 1492886
Website Official website

Dublin is a town in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,534 at the 2010 census. It is part of the BlacksburgChristiansburgRadford Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the site of the Volvo Group Trucks Operations New River Valley Cab and Vehicle Assembly plant.

The town was named after Dublin in Ireland. A local legend says that the town was named after New Dublin Presbyterian Church, which was in turn named after Dublin, Ireland.

Back Creek Farm, Belle-Hampton, Dublin Historic District, Fairview District Home, Haven B. Howe House, New Dublin Presbyterian Church, Rockwood, and Spring Dale are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dublin is located at 37°6′11″N 80°41′5″W / 37.10306°N 80.68472°W / 37.10306; -80.68472 (37.103114, -80.684702).


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