Round Hill, Loudoun County, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Loudoun |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Frank Etro |
| Area | |
| - Land | .2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 660 |
| - Density | 2,992/sq mi (1,155.2/km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Website: http://www.roundhillva.org/ | |
Round Hill is a town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. The population was estimated at 639 in 2005 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The town is located at the crossroads of Virginia routes 7 and 719, approximately 50 miles northwest of Washington, DC. Named Round Hill for being located two miles northeast of a 910 foot hill that was used during the American Civil War as a signals post, by both the Confederate and Union troops.
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[edit] History
Round Hill was incorporated on February 5, 1900. Prior to official incorporation from 1874 to 1900, the town was the terminus of a Washington and Ohio rail line that ultimately became the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad[1]. The railway allowed agricultural products to be brought into Washington, D.C. and allowed the residents of the District to escape for holidays in the surrounding countryside. Many of the town's older residences were originally boarding houses, inns and bars where people would go upon arrival. The town's destination was considered a convenient one as it lies close to the Shenandoah River (7 miles), the Shenandoah National Park (30 miles), the Appalachian Trail (4 miles), Harpers Ferry (15 miles), the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Tow Path (used currently as a bike trail) (12 miles), and the paved Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail (3 miles).
In recent years the town has been ringed by fast-growing Washington, DC suburban developments that have brought thousands of residents to just outside the town. The town's water and sewer infrastructure is used to serve many of these developments.
[edit] Geography
Round Hill is located at (39.133625, -77.770217)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 500 people, 173 households, and 139 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,333.8 people per square mile (919.3/km²). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 826.2/sq mi (325.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.60% White, 7.20% African American, 0.60% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 173 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $62,361. Males had a median income of $41,375 versus $33,304 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,925. About 4.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education and public service
Round Hill has no public schools within the town limits, however Round Hill Elementary School lies just outside of the town boundaries within the Villages of Round Hill subdivision. As of June 2007 the school listed 575 enrolled students[4]. Secondary students are served by the Loudoun County Public School system, including Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville.
Police protection is provided by the Loudoun County Sherrif's department. Fire protection as well as emergency medical services are provided by the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department 4.The fire company and rescue squad are volunteer organizations supplemented with staffing from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department on a twenty four hour seven day a week basis.
The town maintains its own water and sewer system which has been supplemented by developer proffers in recent years.
[edit] Newspapers
The Washington Post, Washington Times and Winchester Star all offer paid daily circulation in Round Hill. Weekly paid circulation is provided by the Loudoun Times-Mirror in Leesburg. In addition, the town's residents also receive the free weekly shopper publications Leesburg Today, Blue Ridge Leader and Purcellville Gazette which contain mainly advertising.
Leesburg Today
Loudoun Times-Mirror
Loudoun Xtra news website by the Washington Post
Purcellville Gazette
Washington Post
Washington Times
Winchester Star
[edit] Churches
There are four churches located within the town. The Round Hill Baptist Church, Round Hill United Methodist Church, Bible Church, and Mount Zion Baptist Church.
[edit] Notable residents
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Round Hill Website
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Washington Post LoudounExtra
[edit] External links
- Round Hill, Loudoun County, Virginia is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Round Hill Town Website
- City Data for Round Hill
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