About New Castle
New Castle is a tiny community in western Virginia, home to 122 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, New Castle is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 718 residents per square mile.
📰 New Castle News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes New Castle Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named New Castle — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in New Castle
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🍽️ Where to Eat in New Castle
- Bibo's Pizzeria — pizza
- The Swinging Bridge Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tingler's Mill · Attraction
- Craig County Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Castle
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in New Castle
- Craig County High
- McCleary Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.