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Snapshot of Martinsville-Henry County


The trail at Jack Dalton Park is one of several in Martinsville that hikers, joggers and cyclists use on a regular basis.
Martinsville City Public Schools and Henry County Schools have completed the rigorous process required to earn full accreditation from the state.

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Community Overview
Many people visit Martinsville for world-class NASCAR Nextel Cup, Craftsman Truck Series and late-model stock car racing at Martinsville Speedway. But Martinsville is more than racing. It's home to many cultural, natural and historical attractions.

Population

Martinsville Population: 14,575
Henry County Population: 56,208

Climate

July High Temperature: 87
January Low Temperature: 21

Climate Overview
Average winter temperatures are in the low 40s, while the warmest months, July and August, average in the mid-80s. The region enjoys almost 100 clear days, 45 inches of rain, and approximately 14.5 inches of snowfall on average each year.

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Schools

  • The public school systems of Martinsville and Henry County provide an intensive learning environment. From the International Baccalaureate curriculum to the award-winning horticulture program, area school systems provide top-notch education, small class sizes and plenty of one-on-one attention. Area middle schoolers can experience the excitement of NASA's Science, Engineering, Math and Aeronautics Academy (SEMAA), one of only 18 in the country. A highly touted private preparatory school designed for preschool through 12th grade sends 100 percent of its students to colleges and universities. There are approximately 100 colleges and universities within 150 miles, including Patrick Henry Community College, National College of Business and Technology, and the newly established New College Institute, which offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in education, business administration, nursing and criminal justice.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
New College Institute
  • 29 Jones St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5600
  • New College Institute is a state-funded educational entity that provides access to bachelor's degree completion programs, master's degrees, teacher endorsement programs, teacher recertification courses, and more through partnerships with colleges and universities.

National College Martinsville
  • 905 N. Memorial Blvd.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-5621

Patrick Henry Community College
  • 645 Patriot Ave.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 638-8777

Carlisle School
  • 300 Carlisle Road
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 632-728

White Oak School
  • P.O. Box 4549
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 634-0350

Stanleytown Baptist Academy
  • P.O. Box 250
    Stanleytown, Virginia 24168
  • (276) 629-7073

Henry County Public Schools
  • 3300 Kings Mountain Road
    Collinsville, Virginia 24078
  • (278) 634-4700

Martinsville City Public Schools
  • 746 Indian Trail
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 403-582
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Health Care

  • Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County opened in 1970 and is a full-service, acute care, for profit, community-based hospital, owned and operated by LifePoint Hospitals Inc. out of Brentwood, Tenn. The hospital is constantly expanding and changing to meet the growing needs of Martinsville–Henry County and its surrounding area.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Martinsville Memorial Hospital
  • 320 Hospital Dr.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 666-7200
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Neighborhoods

  • The housing market in the Commonwealth of Virginia exhibited signs of strength in the third quarter of 2008. Sales activity was down only slightly in the third quarter of 2008 compared with the same quarter in 2007. Statewide, prices were up 1.4 percent over the year.
Real Estate Information
Home Turnover Percentage16.62
Average Home Price$82,400
Utilities
City of Martinsville Water Resources
  • 55 W. Church St., Ste. 222
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 403-514
  • Water
Southwestern Virginia Gas Co.
  • 208 Lester St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-5662
  • Gas
Martinsville Electric Department
  • 55 W. Church St.,Ste. 103
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 403-5146
  • Electric
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Business Climate

  • Martinsville-Henry County offers several business advantages, including construction rates 28 percent below the national average and electric rates that are among the lowest in the nation. More than 800,000 people are employed within a 50-mile radius and the workforce is highly skilled and trained. Competitive incentive packages, reasonable tax rates and a healthy, growing existing industry base make for a warm business climate in Martinsville-Henry County.
Economic Resources
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp.
  • 134 E. Church St., Suite 200
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 403-5940
Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce
  • 115 Broad St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 632-6401
Transportation
Roanoke Regional Airport
  • Aviation Drive
    Roanoke, Virginia 24012
  • (540) 362-1999
Piedmont Triad International Airport
  • 6415 Bryan Blvd.
    Greensboro , North Carolina 27409
  • (336) 665-5600
Industrial Sites
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. Site Selection Information
  • 134 E. Church St., Suite 200
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 403-5940
Commonwealth Centre Building 1
  • 101 E. Commonwealth Blvd.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5940
  • 582,000 square feet available
Martinsville and Henry County Office and Industrial Sites
  • 134 E. Church St., Suite 200
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 403-5940
D and L Farm
  • State Route 662
    Henry County, Virginia
  • (276) 403-5940
  • A 205-acre site
ROMA Site
  • U.S. Route 220 and Virginia Route 689
    Stanleytown, Virginia 24168
  • (276) 403-5940
  • A 602-acre site
Patriot Centre Industrial Park
  • Beaver Creek Drive and Kings Mountain Road
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5940
  • An 800-acre site
Martinsville DuPont Site
  • 1000 Dupont Rd.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5940
  • An 205-acre site
Bryant Property
  • Barrows Mill Road and Beaver Creek Drive
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5940
  • A 1,206-acre site
Tax Structure
Media
Martinsville Bulletin
  • 204 Broad St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 638-8801
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Resources

Senior Resources
Henry County 50 Plus Club
  • P.O. Box 7
    Collinsville, Virginia 24078
  • (276) 634-4601
Martinsville Senior Services
  • 746-B Indian Trail
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5260
Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity of Martinsville and Henry County
  • 932 Starling Ave.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 638-8861
SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County
  • 132 Joseph Martin Hwy.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 638-7297
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville
  • 134 E. Church St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 638-3946
Henry County-Martinsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue
  • 1024 DuPont Road
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 634-4660
Volunteer Connection of Henry County & Martinsville
  • P.O. Box 951
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 638-3946
Local Resources
Blue Ridge Regional Library
  • 310 E. Church St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 403-5430
Henry/Martinsville Health Department
  • 295 Commonwealth Blvd.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 638-2311
Voter Registration Information
  • 55 W. Church St., Office 122
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 403-5122
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Culture

  • Many people visit Martinsville for world-class NASCAR Nextel Cup, Craftsman Truck Series and late-model stock car racing at Martinsville Speedway. But Martinsville is more than racing. It's home to many cultural, natural and historical attractions.
Arts and Culture
Walker Fine Arts Center at Patrick Henry Community College
  • P.O. Box 5311
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 638-8777
TheatreWorks of Martinsville and Henry County
  • 215 Starling Ave.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-3221
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
  • 54 W. Church St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-0066
Virginia Museum of Natural History
  • 21 Starling Ave.
    Martinsville, Virginia
  • (276) 634-4141
Reynolds Homestead CEC
  • 463 Homestead Ln.
    Critz, Virginia 24082
  • (276) 694-7181
Piedmont Arts Association
  • 215 Starling Ave.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-3221
Recreation Opportunities
Martinsville Mustangs Baseball
  • P.O. Box 1112
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 632-9913
Martinsville Speedway
  • 340 Speedway Rd.
    Ridgeway, Virginia 24148
  • Toll Free: 866-989-RACE
Fairy Stone State Park
  • Route 346 North
    Stuart, Virginia 24171
  • Toll Free: 800-933-PARK
Martinsville Parks
  • 746-B Indian Trail
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 403-5140
Visit
Martinsville-Henry County Event Information
  • P. O. Box 709
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 632-6401
Martinsville-Henry County Tourism and Visitor Information
  • P. O. Box 709
    Martinsville, Virginia 24114
  • (276) 632-6401
Dining
The Cake and Desserts Pantry
  • 6629 Greensboro Road
    Ridgeway, Virginia 24148
  • (276) 956-2251
Rania's Italian Restaurant
  • 147 E. Main St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • ( 276) 638-4462
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
  • 283 Commonwealth Blvd.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-7133
Najjar's Pizza Haven
  • 2425 Virginia Ave.
    Collinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 647-3363
Checkered Pig
  • 1014 Liberty St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-1161
Hurleys Uptown Pub
  • 10 E. Church St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 632-4444
Binding Time Cafe
  • 1115 Spruce St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24115
  • (276) 656-3800
Arts Etc. and Cafe
  • 45 E. Church St.
    Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • (276) 666-6655
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