Clintwood, Virginia
Encyclopedia
Clintwood is a town in Dickenson County
, Virginia
, United States
. The population was 1,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
of Dickenson County
.
Although originally called Holly Creek after a small stream that runs through the town, it was later named Clintwood after Major Henry Clinton Wood, a Confederate
officer in the 37th Virginia Infantry Regiment
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,549 people, 672 households, and 426 families residing in the town. The population density
was 812.0 people per square mile (313.1/km²). There were 756 housing units at an average density of 396.3 per square mile (152.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.52% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.13% Asian,and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.
There were 672 households out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples
living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.65.
In the town the population was spread out with 16.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $22,663, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $16,323. About 16.0% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
Dickenson County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,395 people, 6,732 households, and 4,887 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Dickenson County
Dickenson County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,395 people, 6,732 households, and 4,887 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
.
Although originally called Holly Creek after a small stream that runs through the town, it was later named Clintwood after Major Henry Clinton Wood, a Confederate
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S...
officer in the 37th Virginia Infantry Regiment
37th Virginia Infantry
The 37th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia....
.
Geography
Clintwood is located at 37°9′0"N 82°27′24"W (37.150054, -82.456698).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), all of it land.
Local Tourist Attractions
- The Jettie Baker Center
- The Ralph Stanley Museum
- Breaks Interstate ParkBreaks Interstate ParkBreaks Interstate Park, also referred as the "Grand Canyon of the South", is located in southeastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia at the northeastern terminus of Pine Mountain...
(Outside Haysi) - John W. Flanagan Dam and ReservoirJohn W. Flanagan Dam and ReservoirJohn W. Flannagan Dam and reservoir is located in the Cumberland Mountains of Dickenson County, Virginia.-History:Authorized by Congress in the Flood Control Act of 1938, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1961, John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir is a part of the Big Sandy...
- Bear Pen Recreation area
- Historical Society
- Cranes Nest River and camping/recreation area
- Birch Knob Tower
- Jefferson National Forest
- Dickenson County Fair (usually held near Haysi in August)
- Dickenson County Art Center & Gallery
- Lower Twin Campground
- Pound River Campground
- Mountain Music Festival
- Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce
- Dickenson County Visitor's Center & Dr. Phipps Museum
- Phipp's Family Memorial Park
Lodging
- Southern Heritage Inn
- Hometown Lodging
- Misty Mountain Cottage
- Mullins Farm Guest Cottage
- End of The Trail Lodge
- The Red Caboose Inn
- Breaks Interstate Park Lodging
- Uptown Cottage
- Ralph Stanley Museum Lodging
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,549 people, 672 households, and 426 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 812.0 people per square mile (313.1/km²). There were 756 housing units at an average density of 396.3 per square mile (152.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.52% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.13% Asian,and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.
There were 672 households out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.65.
In the town the population was spread out with 16.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $22,663, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $16,323. About 16.0% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
Famous Celebrities, Personalities, and Notable Persons
- In June 1948, the town of Clintwood was featured in headlines and broadcasts around the world for the election of an all female town council. The women, Minnie "Sis" Miller, Buena Smith, Marian Shortt, Kate Friend, Ida Cunningham and Ferne Skeen were elected to serve the town of Clintwood from 1948-50. The "Petticoat Government" as it was nicknamed, implemented change in many areas, including clean up of the town in several campaigns, eliminated parking problems, organized a systematic garbage disposal system and eliminated several traffic hazards as well as organize the town's fire department and the purchase of a fire truck. The town was featured prominetly in publicity nationally and internationally. The "Petticoat Government" also received the attention of Lady Astor, a member of the British Parliament who expressed a desire to visit Clintwood and to see how the experiment w as going. The town was also featured in broadcasts by Voice of AmericaVoice of AmericaVoice of America is the official external broadcast institution of the United States federal government. It is one of five civilian U.S. international broadcasters working under the umbrella of the Broadcasting Board of Governors . VOA provides a wide range of programming for broadcast on radio...
and the reports beamed into Soviet bloc countries.
- Justin HamiltonJustin HamiltonJustin Lee Hamilton is an American football safety in the National Football League, who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
- former star at Clintwood High SchoolClintwood High SchoolClintwood High School is one of the three high schools in Dickenson County, Virginia. It is located in Clintwood, the county seat of Dickenson County.-Football:...
, defensive back for the Virginia Tech Hokies and former member of the National Football League's Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
football organizations, was born in Norton, VA and raised in Clintwood. Hamilton is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Virginia at Wise athletic programs.
- Kevin Triplett - Vice President of Public Affairs for Bristol Motor SpeedwayBristol Motor SpeedwayBristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961...
, former media relations director for GM/Goodwrench, Dale EarnhardtDale EarnhardtRalph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was an American race car driver, best known for his involvement in stock car racing for NASCAR...
and NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
. Triplett was also a one time candidate opposing Congressman Rick Boucher for the Virginia's 9th Congressional District seat.
Education
- Clintwood High SchoolClintwood High SchoolClintwood High School is one of the three high schools in Dickenson County, Virginia. It is located in Clintwood, the county seat of Dickenson County.-Football:...
(Grades 9-12) - Clintwood Elementary School (Grades Pre-K - 8)
- Longs Fork Elementary School (Grades Pre-K - 8)
- Dickenson Center for Education and Research
- Dickenson County Career Center
Industrial Park
- SI International
- Kids Central & Dickenson County Child Care Center
- Equitable Resources (Headquarters for Southwestern Virginia)
- Dickenson Research and Education Center (many businesses also have offices here)
- Appalachian Power
- Marty Materials
- Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services
- DCWIN (Dickenson County Wireless Integrated Network)
Recreation
- Kids Korner Park
- Walking track
- Bear Pen Recreation Area (includes pool,park,picnic shelters,walking track,field for activities,and Pound River.)
- Cranes Nest River and Recreation/Camping Area (includes fishing spots,multiple playgrounds,campground with RV sites,and walking/biking/horseback riding trails
- Birch Knob Tower
- Breaks Interstate ParkBreaks Interstate ParkBreaks Interstate Park, also referred as the "Grand Canyon of the South", is located in southeastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia at the northeastern terminus of Pine Mountain...
- Lower Twin Campground
- Pound River Campground
- John W. Flanagan Dam and ReservoirJohn W. Flanagan Dam and ReservoirJohn W. Flannagan Dam and reservoir is located in the Cumberland Mountains of Dickenson County, Virginia.-History:Authorized by Congress in the Flood Control Act of 1938, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1961, John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir is a part of the Big Sandy...