Properties for Sale in Franklin County, VA

Franklin County, Virginia - Area and Community Information

Franklin County VA is located in southwestern Virginia. Its county seat is Rocky Mount. It is a county of contrasts between the flat portions of the east and the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains to its west. Approximately 57,000 people live on 692 square miles of land. They farm or work in construction and furniture and textiles production. Their children attend one of 13 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools. For higher education, these students attend Patrick Henry Community College, Virginia Western Community College or National College-Salem.

History

Homes for sale in Franklin County VA occupy land that saw native feet traversing it as far back as 10,000 BCE. Artifacts detailing their occupancy have been found, such as arrowheads and potsherds. Lately, Maryland and Eastern Virginia people immigrated to Franklin County seeking land not depleted by tobacco, a greedy crop that depleted the land of nutrients. Dairy products, in addition to growing grains, became the basis of the economy. Not much is recorded of Franklin County's role in the American Revolution or the Civil War, except that Confederate General Jubal A. Early is from Franklin County. History seems to be mostly about the moonshine industry in the county, about which books and movies have been produced. Today, Philpot Lake and Smith Mountain Lake draws visitors, which provides retail work for many. For more Franklin County history, click here.

Parks and Recreation

New owners of properties for sale in Franklin County VA will be pleased to note the parks and recreation available to their families. Fishing and/or canoeing are features at Waid Recreation Park, Smith Mountain Lake Community Park, Lynch Park and Gilly's Park. Part of the Carolina Road, which was used to transport goods to North and South Carolina and Georgia, is located in Waid Park. Other facilities include a skate park, ball fields and parks that have picnic facilities, playgrounds, horseshoes and hiking trails. To choose a park nearby, please visit this helpful site. 

Attractions

Anyone who buys homes for sale in Franklin County VA will naturally want to know what attractions will give them something to do. No worries. Fall is here. Drive through the countryside and view the amazing colors in the landscape. Food festivals are big in Franklin County because the harvest is in and they're celebrating it. Peaches, apples, grapes, pumpkins and all that can be made from them await your attendance. Ten lakes in Virginia invite you to laze away the day by their sides. Many more ideas may be found here for your review.

Events

As a local expert Bill Kingery can detail area events for the new home owner. Arts festivals, live music and plenty of food at the Fall Festivals give newcomers a chance to learn more about their new town. October Days at the Red Barn, the Blue Ridge Folk Festival and many more listings of events may be found on display at this helpful site.