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McDowell, VA

Virginia · Highland County

McDowell is a small town in Virginia with a population of 37.

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
37 Population 36/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,392 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers
5
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Hot Springs
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Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA's geothermal database
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Bigfoot Sightings
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Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers Near McDowell, VA

5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near McDowell, VA.

Name Description
Fort Edward Johnson Marker is on Shenandoah Mountain Drive (Route 250), on the right when traveling west.
Felix Hull House Marker is at the intersection of Highland Turnpike (U.S. 250) and Mansion House Road (Virginia Route 645), on the right when traveling west on Highland Turnpike.
Fort George on the Bullpasture River Marker is at the intersection of Bullpasture River Road (County Route 678) and County Route 612, on the left when traveling south on Bullpasture River Road.
Highland County / Augusta County Area 422 Square Miles / Area 1006 Square Miles. Marker is on U.S. 250, on the right when traveling west.
Battle of McDowell Marker is on U.S. 250, on the left when traveling west.
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