Welcome to Trout Dale ...
The town of Trout Dale is located in Grayson County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Trout Dale, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Trout Dale has a population of 166 people<2> (see below for details).
Trout Dale is 3,110 feet [948 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Trout Dale is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Trout Dale lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Trout Dale lies within the (276) area code.
The ZIP code for Trout Dale: 24378<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Trout Dale had an population of 166 people. This is a decrease of 6.74% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 86.5% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Trout Dale had a population of 178 people. This makes Trout Dale the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 178 people, the population of Trout Dale decreased 85.53% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,230 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Trout Dale.
Communities Also Named Trout Dale ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Trout Dale - they are located in Colorado, Maine and Oregon.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Trout Dale.
Communities near Trout Dale ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Trout Dale.
- Marion
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
- Marion is located in Smyth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <6>
- Chilhowie
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chilhowie have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowie
- Chilhowie is located in Smyth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chilhowie <6>
- Jefferson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
- Jefferson is located in Ashe County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,534 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson <6>
- Rural Retreat
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Retreat
- Rural Retreat is located in Wythe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,448 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rural Retreat <6>
- Glade Spring
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Spring
- Glade Spring is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,402 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glade Spring <6>
- Independence
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
- Independence is located in Grayson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 887 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <6>
- Damascus
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Damascus have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Damascus
- Damascus is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 775 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Damascus <6>
- Lansing
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lansing
- Lansing is located in Ashe County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lansing <6>
- Flat Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Ridge
- Flat Ridge is located in Grayson County
- Sugar Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
- Sugar Grove is located in Smyth County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Trout Dale. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Trout Dale.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Trout Dale. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Trout Dale.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Trout Dale. See our Newspapers Page for Trout Dale.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Trout Dale ...
Looking for more information about Trout Dale? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Trout Dale, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Trout Dale.
Adding Trout Dale to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Trout Dale in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Trout Dale was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Trout Dale on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Virginia (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Trout Dale.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Trout Dale. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Grayson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Trout Dale. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Trout Dale - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Trout Dale). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Trout Dale or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |