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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Martinsville,_VirginiaMartinsville, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Martinsville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,485. [4] A community of both Southside and Southwest Virginia, it is the county seat of Henry County, [5] although the two are separate jurisdictions.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henry_County,_VirginiaHenry County, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Virginia state historic marker for plantation of Patrick Henry, county's namesake, Leatherwood, Henry County. As an independent city since 1928, Martinsville is not part of Henry County, but exists as an enclave, surrounded by the county.

3. www.census.gov › quickfacts › factU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Martinsville city (County ...

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   Apr 1, 2020 · Martinsville city (County), Virginia. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

4. www.britannica.com › place › Martinsville-VirginiaMartinsville | Small Town, Henry County, NASCAR | Britannica

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   1 day ago · Martinsville, city, seat (1793) of Henry county (though administratively independent of it), southern Virginia, U.S., in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Established in 1793, when the county courthouse was located there, it was known as Henry County Courthouse until the name was.

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5. virginia.hometownlocator.com › va › martinsvilleMartinsville, VA Profile: Facts & Data

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   The primary coordinate point for Martinsville is located at latitude 36.6915 and longitude -79.8725 in Martinsville (city) County. The formal boundaries for the City of Martinsville encompass a land area of 10.96 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Martinsville (city) County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

6. www.ereferencedesk.com › city-of-martinsvilleCity of Martinsville, Virginia: History and Information

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   Martinsville is an independent city near the southern border of the US state of Virginia. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 13,821. It is the county seat of Henry County, although the two are separate jurisdictions.

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   What county is Martinsville Virginia in?

   • Martinsville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,485. [ 4 ] A community of both Southside and Southwest Virginia, it is the county seat of Henry County, [ 5 ] although the two are separate jurisdictions.

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   When was Martinsville established?

   • Martinsville, Virginia established in 1791. [ Virginia Genealogy, Sources & Resources, by Carol McGinnis, Genealogical Publishing Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1993.] Martinsville, Virginia incorporated as a town in 1873. Established in 1791. Located in Henry County, Virginia and its county seat. Incorporated as a city in 1928.

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   Who founded Martinsville Virginia?

   • Martinsville was founded by American Revolutionary War General Joseph Martin, who had an estate called Scuffle Hill on the Smith River, on the present-day southern city limits. The city's main industry for a century was furniture construction, and today Virginia furniture makers still reside in the region.

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   Which county combines Martinsville and Henry County?

   • The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes. Martinsville, in Henry County, was named for Joseph Martin, an early settler and revolutionary soldier who represented Henry County in the General Assembly in 1791, when the town was established.

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   Why did Martinsville become an independent city?

   • The booming chemical industry led to Martinsville declaring itself an independent city in 1928, while still retaining its status as county seat. DuPont later built a large manufacturing plant for producing nylon, a vital war material, which made the city a target for strategic bombing during the Cold War.

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   When did Martinsville become a county courthouse?

   • Established in 1793, when the county courthouse was located there, it was known as Henry County Courthouse until the name was changed to honour General Joseph Martin, an officer of the American Revolution, who had settled the site in 1773. Martinsville is largely an industrial city.

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8. usafacts.org › virginia › countyMartinsville city, VA population by year, race, & more - USAFacts

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   2 days ago · Discover Martinsville city, VA’s population & how it has changed over time. USAFacts uses Census data to break down the population of Martinsville city by race, age,and more. View today.