History · Belspring

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Belspring is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States, located at an elevation of 1,778 feet (542 m) above sea level. It has the ZIP Code 24058 and the area code 540. As of the 2020 census, Belspring had a population of 204. The John Hoge House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 256 to 204 (-20%). Half of its homes were built before 1938.

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Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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National Register of Historic Places

1 historic place in Belspring

1 place in Belspring is on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.

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In Virginiaby listings · the typical town has 1
1place listed1 building
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1historic building protectedcounting each building in a district
1988first listedJohn Hoge House

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When they were listed

The Register began in 1966.
National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · styles from the National Archives catalog · photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each place

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