RARE MARTINSVILLE, VA POSTCARD AND NATIONAL BANKNOTE

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This lot consists of a $10 National Banknote from the Peoples National Bank of Martinsville, Virginia, Charter Number 9847, Serial Number 13907, Plate Position C, Very Good to Fine condition AND a 1907 postcard of picturing the bank. In addition the lot is accompanied by a 2006 photograph of the current bank building. (The bank was liquidated February 15, 1932.) "National Bank Notes, Fifth Edition" by Don C. Kelly indicates a population of 6 large notes and no small size notes known on this bank. Seven-day return privilege for a full refund (less postage and handling). No questions asked. Note to non-USA Buyers: Will ship world-wide by Registered Mail for a flat rate of $20.00. Buyer assumes all risk in excess of $45.00. Martinsville , Virginia Martinsville is an independent city located within the confines of Henry County , Virginia . The population was 15,416 at the 2000 census . The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes. Martinsville is home to the paper clip-shaped Martinsville Speedway , the shortest track in NASCAR stock car racing (0.526 mi) and also one of the first paved "superspeedways", being built in 1947. Geography Martinsville is located at 36°41′10″N, 79°52′9″W (36.686143, -79.869171). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi² ). 28.4 km² (11.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.45%) is water. The north side of the city has the highest average elevation. The east side elevation slopes gradually down to the Smith River on the south side. The west side is quite hilly, full of ups and downs. Demographics As of the census of 2000, t were 15,416 people, 6,498 households, and 4,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 543.1/km² (1,407.1/mi²). T were 7,249 housing units at an average density of 255.4/km² (661.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 55.38% White , 42.55% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.47% Asian , 0.69% from other races , and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population. T were 6,498 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females t were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, t were 78.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,441, and the median income for a family was $35,321. Males had a median income of $28,530 versus $21,367 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,251. About 14.0% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over. Recently the U.S. Census Bureau designated Martinsville and Henry County as a micropolitan area, with a population of over 79,000 people. Martinsville and Henry County are part of the Greater Southside Area, which includes the city of Danville , the town of South Boston , Pittsylvania County , and Halifax County . The city of Danville has a population of 49,000, and Pittsylvania County has a population of over 55,000 people. History Martinsville was founded by American Revolutionary War General Joseph Martin , who had an estate called Scuffle Hill on the Smith River , on the present-day southern city limits. The city's main industry for a century was furniture construction, and today Virginia furniture makers still reside in the ... read more

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