Wise County, Administrative county in southwestern Virginia, United States
Wise County is an administrative county in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, containing Powell Valley and High Knob within the Appalachian region. The terrain is hilly and forested, marked by valleys and ridges that shape the landscape throughout the area.
The county was created in 1856 from portions of the neighboring Lee, Scott, and Russell Counties. It took its name from Henry A. Wise, who was Virginia's governor at that time.
The Pro-Art Association brings people together through theater performances, concerts, and art exhibitions held throughout the year. These events shape the artistic life of the region and create gathering spaces for the community.
Jefferson National Forest within the county offers multiple hiking trails, camping areas, and fishing opportunities for visitors. It helps to plan ahead when exploring the mountainous terrain, as trails and conditions vary throughout the area.
During the 1800s, workers from various European countries came to the region drawn by coal deposits and mining opportunities. This wave of migration reshaped the population and left marks on local communities and traditions.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1856
Capital city: Wise
Shares border with: Pike County, Letcher County, Dickenson County, Russell County, Scott County, Lee County, Harlan County, Norton
Website: http://wisecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 36.97000,-82.62000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:18
High Knob
8.7 km
Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve
17.3 km
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
18.6 km
Ralph Stanley Museum
24.7 kmDavid A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum
23.6 km
Wise County Courthouse
3.7 km
Colonial Hotel
3.6 km
June Tolliver House
17.8 kmCamp Rock
9.9 km
John Fox, Jr. House
18.2 km
E. M. Fulton House
3.7 km
Sunnydale Farm
21.3 km
Terrace Park Girl Scout Cabin
18.4 km
Castlerun Historic District
30.3 km
Devils Fork
16.2 km
Virginia City Church
25 km
Flat Gap High School
14.4 km
Clinch Ranger District Cluster
17.3 km
Tacoma School
8.7 kmLittle Stony Creek
19.1 km
Stonega Historic District
15.4 km
Kelly View School
12 km
Dickenson County Courthouse
24.7 km
St. Paul Historic District (St. Paul, Virginia)
28.5 km
Derby Historic District
18.5 km
United States Post Office and Courthouse
18 km
Honaker Commercial Historic District
30.3 kmRoaring Branch
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