Henry County, Virginia, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Henry County is in southern Virginia along the North Carolina border, surrounding the independent city of Martinsville. Its communities include Bassett, Stanleytown, Fieldale and the incorporated town of Ridgeway. The Smith River crosses the county from Philpott Lake toward North Carolina, linking former industrial communities with public river access and trails. Furniture and textile manufacturing have shaped the county’s settlement and economic history. Philpott Lake and the river corridor are prominent features of the area’s outdoor recreation landscape.