Martinsville, Administrative center in southern Virginia, United States.
Martinsville sits at an elevation of 310 meters in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded by industrial facilities and residential neighborhoods.
The settlement, established in 1793, received its name from General Joseph Martin, a Revolutionary War officer who created his plantation along the Smith River.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History and Piedmont Arts Association maintain permanent collections that showcase regional heritage through exhibitions and educational programs.
The city government operates under a council-manager system with five elected members who oversee municipal services and community development initiatives.
The Martinsville Speedway, opened in 1947, remains the shortest track in the NASCAR Cup Series and hosts multiple racing events throughout the year.
Location: Virginia
Elevation above the sea: 310 m
Shares border with: Henry County
Website: http://martinsville-va.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.68614,-79.86917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
Martinsville Speedway
6 km
Philpott Dam
17.6 km
Virginia Museum of Natural History
527 m
Stoneleigh
8.7 km
Martinsville Fish Dam
3.7 km
John D. Bassett High School
15.1 km
Spray Industrial Historic District
22 km
Edgewood
9.5 km
Martinsville Historic District
686 m
Eltham Manor
10.2 km
Grassdale Farm
14.8 km
Spring Valley Rural Historic District
18.5 km
Virginia Home
6.7 km
Piedmont Arts Association
301 m
Scuffle Hill
455 m
Aurora
19 km
Marshall Field and Company Clubhouse
5.6 km
Dry Bridge School
1.9 km
R.L. Stone House
13 km
Fayette Street Historic District
1.3 km
Little Post Office
341 m
John Waddey Carter House
385 m
Fieldale Historic District
6.7 km
Old Turner Place
19.6 km
East Church Street-Starling Avenue Historic District
307 m
Spencer-Penn School
15.1 km
Ingleside
10.1 km
Finney-Lee House
17.7 kmReviews
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