NOTICE
The Town of Pound wishes to thank any and all volunteer help for the Town. Recently high grass and weeds disappeared out on West Main. Possibly the shoe cobbler elves completed the work; however, it is believed the Branhams get the “atta boy” for that effort. Recently a stockade fence has been erected in front of the landslide debris pile at the “Y” intersection. Many people have expressed their appreciation for the Town finally doing some beautification work there; however, ALL the credit goes to Bill Gilliam, Finley Jackson, and Lyndon Baker. The fence looks great and a big thank you for your hard work. The Town welcomes and encourages all citizens to help our Town improve itself.
CANE PATCH CAMPGROUND
Cane Patch Campground in Wise County, Virginia, will open for the summer season in mid-May 2018. The two vault toilets in the upper loop of the campground are in disrepair and will remain closed in 2018. The other two vault toilets and the bathhouse with flush toilets and showers will be open for public use. The campground provides over 30 campsites (7 with electric hookup) and access to the Phillips Creek swimming beach and picnic area.
PHILLIPS CREEK DAY USE AREA
Phillips Creek Day Use Area in Wise County, Virginia, will open for the summer season in mid-May 2018. The day use area provides a picnic table, trash cans, a vault toilet, and a swimming beach. The large field in the far end of the day use area will no longer be included in the area that can be reserved; it will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be mowed less frequently. The reservation area will include the shelter tables, vault toilet, and grill at the back gate past the beach.
Cane Patch Campground in Wise County, Virginia, will open for the summer season in mid-May 2018. The two vault toilets in the upper loop of the campground are in disrepair and will remain closed in 2018. The other two vault toilets and the bathhouse with flush toilets and showers will be open for public use. The campground provides over 30 campsites (7 with electric hookup) and access to the Phillips Creek swimming beach and picnic area.
PHILLIPS CREEK DAY USE AREA
Phillips Creek Day Use Area in Wise County, Virginia, will open for the summer season in mid-May 2018. The day use area provides a picnic table, trash cans, a vault toilet, and a swimming beach. The large field in the far end of the day use area will no longer be included in the area that can be reserved; it will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be mowed less frequently. The reservation area will include the shelter tables, vault toilet, and grill at the back gate past the beach.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. To learn more about the town of Pound's policy on requesting information with a FOIA request click here.
Information you may not know
Mountain Empire Older Citizens uses Pound Town Hall as a satellite for their facility for quilting, games, and other activities for seniors. Transporation is provided by calling 276-523-4202.
Actor Tommy Lee Jones was arrested in this sleepy country town for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Jones was in the area filming the Michael Apted film Coal Miner's Daughter. The movie starred Sissy Spacek and was filmed in around Wise County and neighboring Letcher County, KY. Jones was allowed to cool off and returned to filming the movie but giving law enforcement officials a handful during his incarceration.
Actor Tommy Lee Jones was arrested in this sleepy country town for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Jones was in the area filming the Michael Apted film Coal Miner's Daughter. The movie starred Sissy Spacek and was filmed in around Wise County and neighboring Letcher County, KY. Jones was allowed to cool off and returned to filming the movie but giving law enforcement officials a handful during his incarceration.
Some Notable Residents
Glen Roberts (1912–1980) was a basketball star who played for Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA and held the national college scoring record from 1935-1949. He averaged 19 plus points per game in an era when game scores only averaged 30 to 35 points per game. Roberts was an All-American with his scoring featured in Ripley's "Believe It Or Not." His prolific scoring was in great part attributable to his being the first known basketball player to use a "jump shot." He played professional ball for Firestone of the "National Basketball League."
Former U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and his family originated from Pound VA. Much of his family still resides in Pound. Born in neighboring Kentucky (due to proximity of hospitals) Francis Gary's early years were spent living in Pound VA. His family moved for the sake of employment, to Michigan and then finally back to Grundy, VA.
Napoleon Hill (1883–1970), the American personal-success author of 'Think And Grow Rich' was born and grew up on the Pound River in Wise County, Virginia near the town of Pound.
Edith Maxwell (1914-1979), a 21-year-old schoolteacher, became an overnight celebrity – for patricide she may or may not have committed. Seventy years later people still dispute whether Edith was guilty.
Former U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and his family originated from Pound VA. Much of his family still resides in Pound. Born in neighboring Kentucky (due to proximity of hospitals) Francis Gary's early years were spent living in Pound VA. His family moved for the sake of employment, to Michigan and then finally back to Grundy, VA.
Napoleon Hill (1883–1970), the American personal-success author of 'Think And Grow Rich' was born and grew up on the Pound River in Wise County, Virginia near the town of Pound.
Edith Maxwell (1914-1979), a 21-year-old schoolteacher, became an overnight celebrity – for patricide she may or may not have committed. Seventy years later people still dispute whether Edith was guilty.
