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	Martinsville Historic District
_______________	Martinsville, Virginia, 24115 http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/trave l/VAmainstreet/mrt.htm Established in 1791, Martinsville has a long and colorful history of evolution through an economy based almost exclusively on the growing of tobacco, to one of tobacco manufacturing, furniture manufacturing and ultimately textile manufacturing. As tobacco manufacturers moved out, furniture factories took their place. The first textile manufacturers moved into buildings previously occupied by tobacco manufacturers. In 1995, Martinsville decided to blend all of the historic architecture into a Virginia Main Street program, to foster the revitalization of the downtown community. Today, the Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association has given new life to over 70 buildings. Directions: Church and Main Streets at Bridge St are center. General Location Specific Location
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