About Martinsville

Nestled at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Martinsville-Henry County attracts locals and visitors alike to spend a week, a month, or even a lifetime discovering and exploring our trout-filled rivers, generous lakes, and gracious mountains.

Home to a community theatre, a college theatre, a first-class art museum and an emerging artisan center, cultural opportunities are never a shortage in this region.

Recreational opportunities abound in Martinsville-Henry County. You’re sure to find something your speed – whether catching record-setting trout in the Smith River or hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With average winter temperatures hovering at 42 degrees, there's just enough brrr in the air. And our warmest months of July and August - averaging 87 degrees - are perfect for exploring the great outdoors.

The area is proud of its excellent medical facilities, innovative school systems and incredible housing opportunities and is conveniently close to several larger economic areas such as Greensboro, North Carolina, and Roanoke, Virginia.

Aside from our beautiful location, rich history, and diversified economy, the true key to our community is our people. In Martinsville-Henry County you, too, will find that warm and friendly people seem to be our strongest asset.

Planning to visit?  Check out our printable maps:  Martinsville and Henry County.