Communities/Franklin County, Virginia
The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, popular among motorists and motorcycle enthusiasts, borders Franklin County, Virginia.
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The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, popular among motorists and motorcycle enthusiasts, borders Franklin County, Virginia.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature in this cabin nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Life In Franklin County, Virginia

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Franklin County, Virginia, is situated in the western piedmont, providing a nice variety of both flatlands on the east and the Blue Ridge Mountain peaks on the west. The county is nestled between two lakes, Philpott and Smith Mountain, giving the area its moniker of the “Land Between the Lakes and the Blue Ridge Mountains.” Hot summer weather provides ample opportunity to hike, bike, golf, boat, swim, waterski, float on the river, and enjoy the outdoors. The Blue Ridge... 

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Population

54,476

Internet Speed Rating

100 Mbps

Closest Airport

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport • 30 mi

Weather (High/Low)

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Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)

$264,624

Franklin County: FUN FACT

Dubbed the "Moonshine Capital of the World," Franklin County takes pride in its Prohibition-era heritage, when moonshine production and bootlegging drove the economy. In fact, historians estimate that in the 1920s, 99 of every 100 Franklin County residents had some involvement in the illegal liquor trade. Today, the county still produces moonshine, but legally.

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