Martinsville is an independent city in the

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of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,485. A community of both Southside and Southwest Virginia, it is the

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of Henry County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. The

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combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes. Martinsville is the principal city of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area, with a population of 73,346 as of the 2000 census. The paper clip-shaped Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track in the

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at and one of the first paved "speedways", is located just outside the city near the town of Ridgeway.

History

Martinsville was founded by

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General, Native American agent and explorer

Joseph Martin Joseph Martin may refer to: Military *Joseph Martin (general) (1740–1808), American Revolutionary War general from Virginia *Joseph Plumb Martin (1760–1850), American soldier and memoir writer *Joseph M. Martin (born 1962), U.S. Army officer ...

, born in Albemarle County. He developed his plantation ''Scuffle Hill'' on the banks of the Smith River near the present-day southern city limits. General Martin and revolutionary patriot Patrick Henry, who lived briefly in Henry County and for whom the county is named, were good friends.

20th century

DuPont in 1941 built a large manufacturing plant for producing textile nylon filament, a vital war material. During the

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, the city was identified as a target for strategic bombing by the Soviet Union. This nylon production jump-started the growth of the textiles industry in the area. In 1947 the paperclip shaped oval Martinsville Speedway Opened. And NASCAR still races there today making it the shortest oval in NASCAR. And it's been here since the First NASCAR Cup season in 1949. For several years Martinsville was known as the "

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Capital of the World", and in the 1980s it boasted of having more millionaires per capita than any city in America. Business leaders in the mid-20th century, like

Whitney Shumate Whitney Shumate (July 16, 1896 - February 28, 1966) was a noted businessman and civic leader in Henry County, Virginia, and especially in Martinsville, Virginia. Early life Whitney Shumate was born in Rock Run, Virginia, near Bassett, Virginia ...

, worked to improve sub-standard housing in Martinsville. He helped clear out a portion of Martinsville called "Mill Town", which had sub-standard rental housing originally provided for 19th century employees of a now defunct cotton mill. New homes were constructed in the neighborhood, built with sound materials and with all city services for the first time. What had originally been considered a depressed civic area rapidly became a center of progress as middle class Black residents finally began to prosper. As an editorial in the local newspaper noted, "One of the projects which won him considerable attention and praise was the instigation of the redevelopment of what was once known as Martinsville Cotton Mill Village. He and associates purchased about 50 houses in North Martinsville, and using private capital rather than federal aid, rebuilt them into comfortably inhabitable homes, making it possible for many persons to purchase homes within their financial range." In the early 1990s, changing global economic conditions and new trade treaties made Martinsville textiles and furniture manufacturing economically unsustainable. Many firms closed shop and laid off thousands of workers; the production moved offshore to other countries. The city is repositioning itself long-term as a center for technology development and manufacturing. MZM, Inc. opened a facility in Martinsville as part of the

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. Memorial Hospital of Martinsville (now combined with the hospital in

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to becom
Sovah Health
) serves the greater Martinsville and Henry County area. The earliest local hospital was the 50-bed Shackelford Hospital, founded by Dr. Jesse Martin Shackelford, who was later joined by surgeon son Dr. John Armstrong Shackelford, an early graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Founder of the Hospital Association of Virginia, Dr. Jesse Shackelford was an early advocate of comprehensive care for state citizens. Shackelford Hospital was sold in 1946, and Martinsville General Hospital subsequently opened with Dr. John Shackelford as its first chief surgeon. In 1970 Memorial Hospital of Martinsville opened its doors, replacing Martinsville General. Liberty Fair Mall opened in 1989.

21st century

In 2008, then Illinois democratic senator and 44th President of the United States

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held a campaign stop in Martinsville. In August of 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam pardoned all 7

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men of the Martinsville Seven.

Relationship with Henry County

Martinsville's relationship with Henry County is somewhat complex. Martinsville was fully included in Henry County's jurisdiction until it was declared a city by court order in 1928. As with all cities in Virginia, Martinsville's incorporation as a city made it independent from Henry County's jurisdiction. Although Martinsville technically remains the county seat of Henry County, nearby Collinsville serves as the ''

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'' county seat, as it is where the county's primary administrative and judicial offices are located. However, the future of this jurisdictional arrangement became unclear when Martinsville's city council unanimously voted in favor of beginning the process of reverting from a city to a town (which would reincorporate it into the county's jurisdiction) on December 10, 2019, citing economic and demographic concerns. The time frame for this reversion remains unclear, as the city's petition to revert must first be approved by a three-judge panel in the state courts, after which begins a complex process of negotiation with the county over the division of responsibilities. The Beaver Creek Plantation, John Waddey Carter House, Dry Bridge School,

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, Little Post Office,

Martinsville Fish Dam The Martinsville Fish Dam is a Native American weir in the Smith River near Martinsville, Virginia. The weir is a rough wall of piled rocks in a V shape with the point of the V downstream. At an opening in that point a basket could be used to ...

Martinsville Historic District Martinsville Historic District is a national historic district located at Martinsville, Virginia. It encompasses 94 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 3 contributing structures in the central business district A central busine ...

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, and Scuffle Hill are listed on the

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (0.5%) is water. The north side of the city has the highest average elevation. The east side slopes gradually down to the Smith River on the south side. The west side is hilly. Martinsville is located in the Southern Virginia region and is 30 miles (42 km) northwest of Danville, 51 miles (82 km) south of Roanoke, 91 miles (146 km) southwest of Lynchburg and 48 miles (77 km) north of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Climate

Demographics

2020 census

''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''

2010 Census

As of the census of

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, there were 13,821 people, 6,498 households, and 4,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,407.1 people per square mile (543.1/km²). There were 7,249 housing units at an average density of 661.7 per square mile (255.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.38% White, 45.45% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.70% of the population. There were 6,498 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89. The age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,441, and the median income for a family was $35,321. Males had a median income of $28,530 versus $21,367 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,251. About 14.0% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over. As of August 2010, the city's unemployment rate stood at 20 percent.

Economy

The city's chief industry for many early years was the manufacture of plug chewing tobacco. The Henry County area became known as the "plug tobacco capital of the world". In the wake of the collapse of the plantation economy following the

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, the local economy was reeling. Stepping into the breach were several thriving plug firms which sold their merchandise across the nation beginning in the nineteenth century. Local families were heavily involved in these companies, bestowing their names on them and reaping sizeable profits until the early twentieth century, when the tobacco monopolies created by

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and James Buchanan Duke bought out most firms. (In most cases, in bold anti-competitive moves, the two tobacco titans simply shut down their acquisitions overnight. These actions resulted in a U.S. government lawsuit against American Tobacco Company.) Among the earliest of these firms were D.H. Spencer & Sons and Spencer Bros. Other families soon joined in founding other early firms, including the Gravelys, the Comptons, the Ruckers, the Wittens, the Lesters and the Browns. The city's main industry for a century was furniture construction, and today Virginia furniture makers still reside in the region. On October 28, 2021, it was announced the Colorado based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation will continue to expand in Martinsville creating 82 new jobs, while investing $10 million dollars into the area.

Government

The City of Martinsville operates under a council-manager government. The city council has five members who serve four-year terms. Every two years, the council elects a mayor and vice-mayor from among its members. An appointed city manager controls daily operations and manages the city's activities. Current council members: *Kathy Lawson, mayor *Jennifer Bowles, vice mayor *Eric H. Monday, city attorney *Tammy Pearson, council member *Danny Turner, council member *Chad Martin, council member *Leon Towarnicki, city manager

Politics

Transportation

The Piedmont Area Regional Transit (PART) operates and serves the city of Martinsville. Routes include parts of both Martinsville and Henry county. The

Blue Ridge Airport Blue Ridge Regional Airport is nine miles southwest of Martinsville, in Henry County, Virginia. It is owned by the Blue Ridge Airport Authority. The FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013 categorized it as a ''gener ...

is used for general aviation and is located 9 miles (14 km) outside the city.

Education

Patrick Henry Community College - West Hall, April 2018

The city is served by the Martinsville City Public Schools. There are five public schools in Martinsville: * Martinsville High School, opened in 1968 and serves roughly 580 students in grades 9-12. * Martinsville Middle School, originally built as a high school in 1939 and serves roughly 430 students in grades 6–8. * Albert Harris Elementary School, opened as a high school in 1958 and now serves roughly 490 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named after Albert Harris, an African-American minister who was a key advocate for the education of local African-American children. * Patrick Henry Elementary School, opened in 1950 and serves roughly 435 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named after founding father Patrick Henry. * Clearview Early Childhood Center, opened as an elementary school in 1954 and now serves roughly 140 students in preschool as part of the Virginia Preschool Initiative. The city is also home to the K-12 private school,

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. The school serves approximately 400 students, about 130 of them are high school students. The School was established in 1968 Colleges and universities in Martinsville include the New College Institute and Patrick & Henry Community College, where students can also take satellite courses through Old Dominion University.

Religion

Houses of Worship in Martinsville: *First Baptist Church *Broad Street Christian Church *Christ Episcopal Church *Christ's Church *First Baptist Church of East Martinsville *Fayette Street Christian Church *First UMC Uptown Ministry Center *First Presbyterian Church *Refuge Temple Holiness Church *Galilean House of Worship

Arts and culture

* Piedmont Arts Association: Established in 1961, this non-profit museum is a museum partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums * Virginia Museum of Natural History: Established in 1984, non-profit museum affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution

Events & Festivals

*Martinsville Uptown Oktoberfest: An annual family friendly event held in Uptown Martinsville featuring music, crafts, beer gardens, food, and many children activities.

Attractions

* Martinsville Speedway * Martinsville Mustangs * Smith Mountain Lake * Smith River *

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Sports

Martinsville is home to the Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Mustangs play at

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in Martinsville. The Mustangs began play for the league's 2005 season. The Martinsville area is also home to Martinsville Speedway, which opened in 1947. The

and

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hosts two races there every year while the

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hosts one race there every year. The speedway also host the

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Notable people

* Buddy Arrington – former NASCAR driver * Rabih Abdullah – National Football League player * John Robert Brown – US House of Representatives *

Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch (July 3, 1869March 20, 1951) was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as ...

– American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician ( US House of Representatives and US Senate) * Greg Gaines – National Football League player * Tony Gravely – UFC Fighter *

Clinton Gregory Clinton Gregory (born March 1, 1964 in Martinsville, Virginia) is an American country music, country and bluegrass music, bluegrass singer, songwriter, and fiddler. He has recorded primarily on independent labels, and has charted eleven singles ...

- country singer and fiddle player *

Carl Hairston Carl Blake Hairston (born December 15, 1952) is a former professional American football player and coach. Hairston has played in one Super Bowl and coached in another during his 30 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Among his 15 ye ...

– National Football League player * George Hairston plantation owner, former sheriff of Henry County, Brigadier General, War of 1812 * Robert Hairston plantation owner, former sheriff of Henry County, captain of militia, French and Indian War * Jeremy O. Harris- Actor and playwright * Patrick Henry – American patriot (resided at Leatherwood Plantation, Henry County, outside current city limits) * Odell Hodge – played college basketball at Old Dominion University and former professional basketball player * Randy Hundley – former Major League Baseball player & coach; former all-star and Gold Glove winner * Todd Hundley – former Major League Baseball player, 2x All-star * Hodgetwins – stand-up comedians * Magdalen Hsu-Li – American singer-songwriter, painter, speaker, poet, and activist * George Hairston Jamerson, Brigadier general during World War I *

Kristen-Paige Madonia Kristen-Paige Madonia is an American writer and creative writing teacher, known for her 2012 debut novel ''Fingerprints of You''. Awards *''Best Fiction'' at the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival The Tennessee Williams & New Or ...

– Novelist and creative writing teacher * General

–

general, explorer, legislator, Indian agent *

Delvin Joyce Delvin Lemar Joyce (born September 21, 1978) is an American financial advisor and former American football running back and return specialist. He played college football at James Madison. Joyce rose from a walk-on to become an honorable mention A ...

– National Football League player *

Barry Michaels Barry Michaels (born 1952) is an American radio personality. Personal life Michaels was born in Martinsville, Virginia, U.S., to father Aaron, a combat veteran of World War II, a survivor of D-Day and mother Lottie. Barry graduated from Fieldal ...

– American radio personality * Thon Maker - 10th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, NBA player for Milwaukee Bucks * Matur Maker - professional basketball player *

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– National Football League and

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player * Alison Parker, former journalist and news reporter for WDBJ * Jesse Penn – National Football League player * Nancy Redd – Author and former Miss Virginia *

Jessamine Shumate Ada Jessamine Shumate (born on March 31, 1902, as Ada Jessamine White in Horsepasture, Virginia – died on December 16, 1990, in Greenville, North Carolina) was an American artist, historian and cartographer, winner of the "Award of Distinction" ...

– artist, painter *

- businessman, developer *

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-though born in Danville, Va. Practiced law in Martinsville until 1957 * General Dennis L. Via - former Commanding General of the United States Army Materiel Command (AMC) * Sonny Wade –

player * "Sweet Lou" Whitaker — Major League Baseball player *

Stafford G. Whittle Stafford Gorman Whittle (December 5, 1849 – September 11, 1931) was born at the family home ''Woodstock'' in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. His early education was received in Norfolk but, when the American Civil War began, he continued his stud ...

– Judge,

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* Kennon C. Whittle – Judge,

* Red Top Young – Blues, rhythm and blues, country, rock & roll, and jazz musician

Media

Print

* ''

Martinsville Bulletin The ''Martinsville Bulletin'' is a daily newspaper serving the city of Martinsville and the surrounding Henry County, Virginia. The ''Bulletins roots date back to 1889, and it is the oldest continuously run business in Martinsville. The paper i ...

'', Martinsville's daily newspaper serving the city of Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia and is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.

Television

Martinsville is served by television stations in the Roanoke/Lynchburg television market. * WDBJ, CBS affiliate based in Roanoke * WSLS, NBC affiliate based in Roanoke * WSET, ABC affiliate based in Lynchburg * WFXR,

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affiliate based in Roanoke * WWCW,

affiliate based in Lynchburg * WZBJ, an Independent station, based in Roanoke, licensed in Danville * WPXR, ION affiliate based in Roanoke

Radio stations

WHEE WHEE is a Full Service formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Martinsville, Virginia, serving Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the populati ...

1370, broadcast station based in Martinsville * WROV-FM 96.3, commercial FM radio station based in Martinsville

Gallery

File:Henry Clay Lester house1.jpg, Home of Henry Clay Lester, early tobacco manufacturer, Main Street, Martinsville. Home burned in the early 1940s File:Courthouse Square Martinsville.jpg, Henry County Courthouse Square, Martinsville, circa 1890. File:JosephMartin.jpg, General Joseph Martin (1740–1808), born

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, died Henry County, Virginia File:Drapers Barber Shop Martinsville.jpg, Staff of Draper's Barber Shop, Franklin Street, Martinsville, 1920. White bowls on floor are spittoons File:Pannill Knitting Company.jpg, Pannill Knitting Company, early Martinsville textile concern founded in 1926 File:Oak Hall Martinsville1.jpg, ''Oak Hall'', home of Col. Pannill Rucker, early Martinsville tobacco manufacturer. Oak Hall burned February 19, 1917 File:Class of 1912 Martinsville High School.jpg, Class of 1912, Martinsville High School File:Shackelford Hospital.jpg, Shackelford Hospital, founded by Dr. Jesse Martin Shackelford, predecessor of Martinsville Memorial Hospital

References

External links

City of Martinsville

Old Photos

Movies of Local People: Martinsville, VA, 1938, from the H. Lee Waters Film Collection
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