Independence, Virginia
| Independence, Virginia | |
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July 4th celebrations at the Grayson County Courthouse, 2006
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 Location of Independence, Virginia |
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| Coordinates: 36°37′22″N 81°9′6″W / 36.62278°N 81.15167°WCoordinates: 36°37′22″N 81°9′6″W / 36.62278°N 81.15167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 947 |
| • Density | 415.1/sq mi (160.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 24348 |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-39528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498495 |
Independence is a town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 947 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Grayson County. Independence is home to a major town celebration on July 4 every year, held in front of the 1908 courthouse. It features bluegrass and old-time music and dance, food, crafts and a wild pony sale. The courthouse is also the location of the Mountain Foliage Festival, held in the autumn and featuring a parade, crafts, arts and music, as well as a race in which contestants use outhouses, the Grand Privy Race.
The Brookside Farm and Mill and Grayson County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Independence is located at 36°37′22″N 81°9′6″W / 36.62278°N 81.15167°W (36.622906, -81.151735).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.1 km²), all land.
Grayson County has a particularly mountainous terrain, specifically in the western half. Grayson county contains 4 of Virginia's 5 highest peaks including Pine Mountain and Whitetop Mountain.
As of the census of 2000, there were 971 people, 426 households, and 226 families residing in the town. The population density was 415.1 people per square mile (160.2/km²). There were 497 housing units at an average density of 212.5 per square mile (82.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.73% White, 6.80% African American, 1.24% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.68% of the population.
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