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Rocky Mount

Virginia, United States · North America

About Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount sits on the route: 5 minutes from Henry Fork, 53km from Mabry Mill.

Rocky Mount is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 4,799, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Rocky Mount sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rocky Mount to your route.

About Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount Historic District is a national historic district located at Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia. It encompasses 211 contributing buildings, 2 contributing sites (Mary Elizabeth Park and High Street Cemetery), 1 contributing site, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district and surround

Read more residential areas of Rocky Mount, county seat of Franklin County. It includes residential, commercial, institutional, and governmental buildings dated from the early- to mid-19th through early 20th centuries. Notable buildings include the Rakes Building (1929), N&W Freight Depot (c. 1907), Mount Pleasant (1828–1829), The Taliaffero Building (1827–1828), The Grove (1850), McCall House (c. 1907), Lodge Rooms (Colored) (c. 1900), Trinity Episcopal Church (c. 1874), Rocky Mount Presbyterian Church (c. 1880), Baptist Church (Colored) (c. 1907), N. Morris Department Store / Bryd Balm Company (c. 1912), Franklin County Courthouse (1909), Franklin County Jail (1938), Franklin County Library (1940), Rocky Mount Municipal Building (1929), and a Lustron house known as the Davis House (1949). Located in the district and separately listed are the Woods-Meade House and the Greer House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, with a boundary increase in 2008.

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Where is Rocky Mount located?

Rocky Mount is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.9976 latitude, -79.8920 longitude.

What is the population of Rocky Mount?

Rocky Mount has a population of approximately 4,799 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
4,799
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.9976, -79.8920

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Worth the detour from Rocky Mount

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Mabry Mill

A picture-perfect 1900s gristmill at Milepost 176 of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia: reputedly the most photographed spot on the entire parkway, with a restaurant famous for buckwheat pancakes.

53 km · about 60 min drive

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