New Market

New Market is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The town is known for having been the site in 1864 of the last major Confederate victory in the American Civil War. In 1745, John Sevier, later a Revolutionary War commander, first governor of the temporary State of Franklin, and first and six-term Governor of Tennessee, was born in this town. New Market is located at 38°3840N 78°4024W (38.644472, 78.673403). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²), all land. It is home to the New Market Shockers of the Rockingham County Baseball League, the Newmarket Rebels of the Valley Baseball League and the Schultz Theatre and School of Performing Arts. The New Market Historic District and New Market Battlefield State Historical Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A number of schools are located in and around New Market. Also located near New Market are Stonewall Jackson High School and Massanutten Military Academy, as well as a number of primary schools. Within the town limits, Interstate 81 has a junction with U.S. 11 and the eastwest U.S. 211 pass near it and cross Mass peanutten Mountain at the town's titular gap. In the town, the population was distributed as 18.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 and older.

History

The New Market Historic District and New Market Battlefield State Historical Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On May 15, 1864, New Market was the site of the Battle of New Market. Students from the Virginia Military Institute fought alongside the Confederate Army and forced General Franz Sigel and his troops out of the Shenandoah Valley. Every year VMI cadets commemorate the 85-mile march from Lexington to New Market made by the cadets in 1864. The town is named after John Sevier, the first and six-term Governor of Tennessee, who was born in New Market in 1745 and died in 1849. The New Market site is located on the banks of the James River, which runs through the town. The river runs through New Market, which is located in the eastern part of the U.S. and is known as the "New Market" section of the "Shenandoah River" The town's name is derived from the town's first inhabitant, who lived in the early 19th century, and was known as "Sevier" or "Sebastian" for his role in the American Revolutionary War. It is also known for being the birthplace of the American Civil War, which was fought in the area from 1861 to 1865. The Battle of the New Market is one of the most famous battles of the war, with the Union and Confederate armies fighting for control of the area. The battle was fought on June 13, 1863, when the Union Army and the Confederates made a stand against the British Army.

Geography

New Market is located at 38°3840N 78°4024W (38.644472, 78.673403).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²), all land. The town's population was 1,071 as of the 2010 census. It has a population of 1,081. The city's population is 1,091. It is located in the state of New Mexico, at the intersection of highways 38 and 78. The state's population at the time of the 2006 census was 2,084. The U.N. Census estimates the town's total area to be 2,038 square miles, or 5.2 km. It's the state's second largest city, after Poughkeepsie, New York. The population of New Market was 1.074 in the 2010 Census, up from 1,061 in the 2000 Census. It was the state’s second-largest city in the 1990 Census, behind Poughoughnaw, New Mexico. It also has the second-smallest population in New Mexico (1,074) and the third-largest population in the United States (1.1 million). The town is located near the junction of Interstate 80 and I-80, at an elevation of 38.4 miles (78.6 km) and 38.8  miles (80.7 km). It is the second largest town in the county (after Poughhewan, New Jersey) and has a small population of 2,000.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Market has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. New Market is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the town. The city's population is about 1,200 people, with the majority living in the town of New Market. The population of the town is about 3,000. The area has a temperature of about °F (°C) to 4,000 (°F to 5,000) per year. The climate is generally humid, with hot, hot summers and mild, mild winters. The temperature is also mild in the winter, with highs of °C to °D (°S to F (F to C) and lows of F to F (F and F) in some areas. The average temperature in the city is about  4 C (F 8 F), with the warmest temperatures being in the mid-teens. The coldest time of the year is November and December in the city, with lows of around 6 C. F 7 C 8.5 F. The city has a high school football team, the New Market High School, which has a enrollment of around 1,000 students.

Schools

A number of schools are located in and around New Market. Shenandoah Valley Academy is a private school in the town. Also located near New Market are Stonewall Jackson High School and Massanutten Military Academy, as well as a number of primary schools. The town has a population of around 2,000 people. It is located in the central part of the county, near the town centre and the county line with the town of Huddersfield. It has an estimated population of 2,200 people, with a population growth rate of 1.7% in the last five years. It also has a high school and a military academy, both of which are located near the city. The city has a large number of businesses, including a small number of wineries and restaurants. New Market is also home to the New Market School District, which was established in the early 1900s. The school district has been in operation since the mid-20th century. It was the first school to open in New Market, and is now one of the largest in the state, with more than 1,000 students in the school system. The district also has its own military academy and high school, which were founded in the late 1800s. It currently has about 1,200 students, and the school district hopes to expand to 2,500 by the end of the 20th century, when the town's population growth is expected to be at least 1.5% per year. The high school is located on the outskirts of the town, and has a total enrollment of around 1,500 students.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, 1,637 people, 737 households, and 431 families resided in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 93.77% White, 1.10% Black, 0.67% Asian, 3.97% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 6.96% of the population. The town's population was distributed as 18.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. ForEvery 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.4 males. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was2.72. The per capita income for the town is $20,480. About 7.6% of families and 12.0% of those age 65 or over are below the poverty line. It is the only town in the state with a population of more than 1,000 people. It was the site of the U.S. Civil War, and the Battle of the Bulge, which took place between 1861 and 1865. It has been home to a number of prominent figures, including President Abraham Lincoln and President George H.W. Bush.

Transportation

The main highway providing access to New Market is Interstate 81. Within the town limits, I-81 has a junction with U.S. Route 211 and Virginia State Route 211. Since October 2021, public transportation in New Market as well as the rest of Shenandoah County has been provided by the ShenGo commuter bus service. The Virginia Museum of the Civil War is located on the western side of the town. The town is served by the Virginia Regional Transit Authority, which is part of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Virginia State Transportation Commission, which provides public transit in the county. The New Market Public Library is located in the town of New Market. It is open to the public on weekdays, and has a collection of books on the town's history and culture. It also has a library on the other side of Interstate 81, which serves as a link between the town and Luray and Timberville. It has a public library on its eastern side, which also serves the city of Luray, and a community center on the west side. The city's library is also home to a museum, the Virginia Civil War Museum, which dates back to the 18th century. It was opened in 1875. The museum is located at the center of the New Market Historic District, which was once the site of a Civil War encampment. In the early 1900s, the town was known as "New Market" because of its location on the edge of the Chesapeake Bay. The current name was adopted by the town in the early 20th Century.

External link

A Brief History of New Market and Vicinity (1964) is a history of the town of Newmarket, Victoria, England. The town is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. New Market was founded in 1881 and became a town in 1883. It was named after New Market, England, which was then part of the Dales region of the United Kingdom. The city was also known as New Market or Vicinity, after the name of the nearby town. It is now a suburb of the city of Victoria, Yorkshire, England and is located in the English-speaking part of England. It has a population of around 100,000 people and is the largest town in the Dorset region of England, with a population growth rate of 2.5 per cent. The Dales are the largest city in the area, with an area of 1.2 million people. The population of the area is 1.4 million. The area is the third largest in the UK, after London and the rest of the South East. It also has one of the largest populations in the United States, with 1.5 million people living in the city. Newmarket is located near the town centre and the city centre, and is known for its Victorian architecture. New market is the oldest town in England, having been built in the 19th century and early 20th century. In 1881, the town was called New Market. The name was given its current name by its residents as a result of its association with the city's historic centre.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia = 87. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 53. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 98. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in New Market = 4.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,728 individuals with a median age of 41 age the population grows by 13.26% in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,114.79 residents per square mile of area (430.45/km²). There are average 2.08 people per household in the 859 households with an average household income of $41,764 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.80% of the available work force and has dropped -5.85% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 20.50%. The number of physicians in New Market per 100,000 population = 91.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in New Market = 35.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 22.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 115. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 180. 87 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 21.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 44, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia which are owned by the occupant = 50.21%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 27 years with median home cost = $201,660 and home appreciation of -4.36%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $6.35 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,874 per student. There are 13.6 students for each teacher in the school, 311 students for each Librarian and 200 students for each Counselor. 4.18% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.75% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.96% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).