Established in 1791, Martinsville has a long and colorful history as an economy based almost exclusively on tobacco, to one based as manufacturing tabacco, furniture, and textiles. As tobacco manufacturers moved out, furniture factories took their place. The first textile manufacturers moved into buildings previously occupied by textile manufacturers. In 1995, Martinsville decided to blend all of the historic architecture into a Virginia Main Street program to foster 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.

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