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'''Mineral''' is a town in [[Louisa County, Virginia|Louisa County]], [[Virginia]], United States. The population was 424 at the 2000 census.
'''Mineral''' is a town in [[Louisa County, Virginia|Louisa County]], [[Virginia]], United States. The population was 467 at the 2010 census.


==History==
==History==
{{See also|Virginia gold mining}}
{{See also|Virginia gold mining}}
Mineral was originally known as Tolersville,<ref>The town was founded by Adam Toler. He was born on November 30, 1766 in Louisa County, Virginia and died on March 20, 1813 in [[Chesterfield, Virginia]]. He was the son of William Toler and Hannah Brockman.
Mineral was originally known as Tolersville,<ref>The town was founded by Adam Toler. He was born on November 30, 1766, in Louisa County, Virginia, and died on March 20, 1813, in [[Chesterfield, Virginia]]. He was the son of William Toler and Hannah Brockman.


He married in 1785 as her second husband, Mary Jerdone. She was born on January 14, 1754 at New Kent County, Virginia, the daughter of [[Jerdone Castle|Frances Jerdone]] was born in [[Jedburgh]] in the Shire of Tivotdale, [[Scotland]] on January 30, 1721. He was the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer of the town. At the age of nineteen, he immigrated to Virginia from Scotland and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown; and later in Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant (factor), running a mercantile business with George Pottie until his death in 1771.
He married in 1785 as her second husband, Mary Jerdone. She was born on January 14, 1754, at New Kent County, Virginia, the daughter of [[Jerdone Castle|Frances Jerdone]] was born in [[Jedburgh]] in the Shire of Tivotdale, [[Scotland]], on January 30, 1721. He was the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer of the town. At the age of nineteen, he immigrated to Virginia from Scotland and settled in Hanover County,Yorktown; and later in Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant (factor), running a mercantile business with George Pottie until his death in 1771.


Mary Jerdone married as her first husband, in 1771, George Pottie. He died prior to 1785 when she married Adam Toler.</ref> but adopted its current name when it incorporated in 1902 due to the mining industry that supported the community. It was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County, and during its heyday, there were fifteen gold mines located within two miles (3&nbsp;km) of the town. A zinc and lead mine also operated in the area into the 1970s.
Mary Jerdone married as her first husband, in 1771, George Pottie. He died prior to 1785 when she married Adam Toler.</ref>
but adopted its current name when it incorporated in 1902 due to the mining industry that supported the community. It was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County; during its heyday, there were fifteen gold mines located within two miles (3&nbsp;km) of the town. A zinc and lead mine also operated in the area into the 1970s.


[[Cuckoo (Mineral, Virginia)|Cuckoo]], [[Harris-Poindexter House and Store]], and the [[Mineral Historic District]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
[[Cuckoo (Mineral, Virginia)|Cuckoo]], [[Harris-Poindexter House and Store]], and the [[Mineral Historic District]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


At 1:51&nbsp;p.m. on August 23, 2011, a [[2011 Virginia earthquake|5.8 magnitude earthquake]] was centered 5&nbsp;miles (8&nbsp;kilometers) south-southwest of Mineral, at a depth of 3.7&nbsp;miles (6&nbsp;kilometers).<ref>[https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/usc0005ild.php Magnitude 5.8 - VIRGINIA<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> According to Associated Press, it "forced evacuations of all the monuments on the National Mall in Washington and rattled nerves from Florida to Canada."<ref>{{cite news| url = http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EAST_COAST_QUAKE?SITE=INEVA&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT| archive-url = http://web.archive.bibalex.org/web/20110823191602/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EAST_COAST_QUAKE?SITE=INEVA&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2011-08-23| title = Quake rocks Washington area, felt on East Coast| work = Associated Press (AP)| date = August 23, 2011| access-date = 2011-08-23}}</ref> The roof of Mineral's town hall collapsed, and three of the six schools in the county's school system suffered heavy damage. There were no fatalities, and only minor injuries.
At 1:51&nbsp;p.m. on August 23, 2011, a [[2011 Virginia earthquake|5.8 magnitude earthquake]] was centered 5&nbsp;miles (8&nbsp;kilometers) south-southwest of Mineral, at a depth of 3.7&nbsp;miles (6&nbsp;kilometers).<ref>[https://archive.today/20111008033904/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/usc0005ild.php Magnitude 5.8 - VIRGINIA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to Associated Press, it "forced evacuations of all the monuments on the National Mall in Washington and rattled nerves from Florida to Canada."<ref>{{cite news| url = http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EAST_COAST_QUAKE?SITE=INEVA&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181009211327/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EAST_COAST_QUAKE?SITE=INEVA&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT| url-status = dead| archive-date = October 9, 2018| title = Quake rocks Washington area, felt on East Coast| work = Associated Press (AP)| date = August 23, 2011| access-date = August 23, 2011}}</ref> The roof of Mineral's town hall collapsed, and three of the six schools in the county's school system suffered heavy damage. There were no fatalities, and only minor injuries.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Mineral is located at {{coord|38|0|22|N|77|54|34|W|type:city}} (38.006117, &minus;77.909553).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Mineral is located at {{coord|38|0|22|N|77|54|34|W|type:city}} (38.006117, &minus;77.909553).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 0.9 sq&nbsp;mi (2.3&nbsp;km²), all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 0.9 sq&nbsp;mi (2.3&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 424 people, 172 households and 115 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 474.7 per square mile (183.9/km²). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 219.5/sq&nbsp;mi (85.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 82.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 9.9% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]], and 7.3% from two or more races.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 424 people, 172 households and 115 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 474.7 per square mile (183.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 219.5/sq&nbsp;mi (85.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 82.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 9.9% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]], and 7.3% from two or more races.


There were 172 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.
There were 172 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.


In the town the population was spread out with 24.3% of the population under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
In the town the population was spread out, with 24.3% of the population under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $49,000. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $24,063 for females. The [[per capita income]] was $19,397. About 4.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $49,000. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $24,063 for females. The [[per capita income]] was $19,397. About 4.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
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Mineral, Virginia
Town
C&O Depot in Mineral
C&O Depot in Mineral
Location in Virginia
Location in Virginia
Coordinates: 38°0′22″N 77°54′34″W / 38.00611°N 77.90944°W / 38.00611; -77.90944
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyLouisa
Founded1890
Government
 • MayorEd Jarvis
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
 • Land0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
467
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
523
 • Density588.96/sq mi (227.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23117
Area code540
FIPS code51-52120[3]
GNIS feature ID1495954[4]
Websitehttps://www.townofmineral.com/

Mineral is a town in Louisa County, Virginia, United States. The population was 467 at the 2010 census.

History

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See also: Virginia gold mining

Mineral was originally known as Tolersville,[5] but adopted its current name when it incorporated in 1902 due to the mining industry that supported the community. It was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County; during its heyday, there were fifteen gold mines located within two miles (3 km) of the town. A zinc and lead mine also operated in the area into the 1970s.

Cuckoo, Harris-Poindexter House and Store, and the Mineral Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

At 1:51 p.m. on August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake was centered 5 miles (8 kilometers) south-southwest of Mineral, at a depth of 3.7 miles (6 kilometers).[7] According to Associated Press, it "forced evacuations of all the monuments on the National Mall in Washington and rattled nerves from Florida to Canada."[8] The roof of Mineral's town hall collapsed, and three of the six schools in the county's school system suffered heavy damage. There were no fatalities, and only minor injuries.

Geography

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Mineral is located at 38°0′22″N 77°54′34″W / 38.00611°N 77.90944°W / 38.00611; -77.90944 (38.006117, −77.909553).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910260—
192040856.9%
19304162.0%
19404272.6%
1950414−3.0%
1960366−11.6%
19703978.5%
19803990.5%
199047118.0%
2000424−10.0%
201046710.1%
2019 (est.)523[2]12.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 424 people, 172 households and 115 families residing in the town. The population density was 474.7 per square mile (183.9/km2). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 219.5/sq mi (85.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.8% White, 9.9% Black, and 7.3% from two or more races.

There were 172 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town the population was spread out, with 24.3% of the population under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $49,000. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income was $19,397. About 4.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ The town was founded by Adam Toler. He was born on November 30, 1766, in Louisa County, Virginia, and died on March 20, 1813, in Chesterfield, Virginia. He was the son of William Toler and Hannah Brockman. He married in 1785 as her second husband, Mary Jerdone. She was born on January 14, 1754, at New Kent County, Virginia, the daughter of Frances Jerdone was born in Jedburgh in the Shire of Tivotdale, Scotland, on January 30, 1721. He was the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer of the town. At the age of nineteen, he immigrated to Virginia from Scotland and settled in Hanover County,Yorktown; and later in Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant (factor), running a mercantile business with George Pottie until his death in 1771. Mary Jerdone married as her first husband, in 1771, George Pottie. He died prior to 1785 when she married Adam Toler.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ Magnitude 5.8 - VIRGINIA
  8. ^ "Quake rocks Washington area, felt on East Coast". Associated Press (AP). August 23, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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