Craigsville, Virginia
Craigsville is a town of 1,104 people in Augusta County, Virginia.
Why visit Craigsville
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Craigsville School and Estaline Schoolhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Craigsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Craigsville
Craigsville is a town in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Craigsville had a population of 899. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Craigsville, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Craigsville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
School building in Craigsville, United States of America
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Estaline Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
School in Augusta County, Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
BG's Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
288 West Craig Street, Craigsville
Shopping1
History
The Craigsville School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The history of Craigsville can be traced back to 1721 when a Scotch-Irish couple, William and Jeanette Craig, Scottish immigrants, received a land grant from the government for the purpose of farming. They were the first settlers on the land, which eventually came to be named for them. The area grew, however remaining a farming community from 1721 to the 1850s.
Mr. & Mrs. Craig raised a family which consisted of two (2) sons, Robert and James. Mr. Craig gave his sons the farm, dividing it equally between them. Robert inherited the eastern half while James inherited the western half.
Since incorporation in 1960, the Town has been able to supply water and sewer services to almost everyone in the Town and even some residents in the county. The water and sewer systems have been updated with the assistance from Community Development Block Grants. The Town operated the street lights which have been increased to over 100.
The early 1960s saw the advent of many changes to this community. The county school system moved the high school from Craigsville to Buffalo Gap. The elementary school later moved from its former location to the old high school building with the elementary school building no longer being used. The building has since been renovated and converted into apartments.
From the History section of Craigsville, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Craigsville
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Staunton Wtp Hcn (18 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Augusta County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-07-27: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ingalls Field (HSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Staunton 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Stuarts Draft 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Buena Vista 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Waynesboro 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Clifton Forge 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Bridgewater 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Belmont Estates 36 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Harrisonburg 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Amherst 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Lynchburg 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2016-05-19 08 41 27 View north along Craig Street (Virginia State Route 42) near Cherry Street in Craigsville, Augusta County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Estaline Schoolhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Craigsville School from south, Nyttend, Public domain
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