The Town of Rocky Mount, Virginia set in the beautiful rolling hills of the western Blue Ridge Mountains, has been the seat of Franklin County since its formation in 1786.
Bordered by serene farmlands and majestic forested ridges,
Rocky Mount is a thriving
small town that serves as the county's government, service, and business center.
The county courthouse is a prominent local landmark. It overlooks a community
characterized by gracious churches, vital business districts, charming neighborhoods
and winding roads. Rocky Mount is located at a primary crossroads at the geographical
center of Franklin County. The town provides services to many smaller rural
communities, yet is within easy access to the larger cities of Roanoke Virginia,
Greensboro North Carolina and only 20 miles from scenic Smith Mountain Lake.
Latest News
Lights for Life - community responds to firefighter tragedy
Aug 25, 2010
Three local businessmen have stepped up to jump-start a "Lights for Life" drive to raise $425,000 to equip all Rocky Mount and Franklin County intersections with traffic signal changing devices to be used by emergency response vehicles when answering call
BURN BAN LIFTED
Aug 4, 2010
The BURN BAN previously issued on July 7, 2010 has been LIFTED.