Pittsylvania County, county in Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 59,850 inhabitants. The county was created 257 years ago in 1767. Its county seat is Chatham.
There are 3 city/town in Pittsylvania County, VA. The largest city of Pittsylvania County is Chatham with a population of 1,413. Other cities include, Hurt population 1,211 and Gretna population 1,179
Pittsylvania County is located in southern Virginia along the North Carolina border. The county has a population of around 62,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Pittsylvania County:
Danville
Danville serves as the county seat and largest city in Pittsylvania County with around 40,000 residents. It played a key role in the Confederacy during the Civil War. Today Danville has a revitalized River District, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, and outdoor recreation along the Dan River.
Chatham is a small town located northeast of Danville with about 1,300 residents. It contains antique shops and historic buildings like the Chatham Methodist Church c.1840. Chatham hosts community events such as the Annual Strawberry Festival.
Gretna is a town situated along the Richmond and Danville Railroad with around 1,500 residents. Historic sites include the Gretna Presbyterian Church and the Railroad Depot built in 1885. Gretna has shops, eateries, and lodging establishments in the downtown area.
Hurt is a village located south of Danville with around 1,500 residents. It originated as an agricultural trade center in the late 1800s. Hurt hosts community events such as theannual Homecoming Parade in October.
Blairs
Blairs is an unincorporated community west of Danville that originated as a mill town. Historic sites include Blairs Primitive Baptist Church, Blairs Store, and old tobacco barns from its agricultural past.
Pittsylvania County is filled with historic small towns and scenic rural landscapes surrounding the central hub of Danville.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pittsylvania County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Chatham | Town in Virginia | 1,413 |
Gretna | Town of the United States | 1,179 |
Hurt | Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia | 1,211 |