Blowing Rock, Virginia facts for kids

Blowing Rock is a small place in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

History

Blowing Rock got its name from a special rock in the area. When the wind blows strongly, this rock can make small pieces of dirt or other things fly around. This unique feature gave the community its interesting name.