Graysontown, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Graysontown, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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National Register of Historic Places for Graysontown Virginia. Starting clockwise, Grayson-Gravely House, Bishop House, John Grayson House, and Graysontown Methodist Church.
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 Graysontown, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Graysontown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Graysontown, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 1,854 ft (565 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499492 |
Graysontown is a small, quiet place in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government. Graysontown is located near the Little River, about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south of the city of Radford.
The Story of Graysontown
Graysontown got its name from an important early settler named John Grayson. He was one of the first people to build a home and start a community in this area. Many years ago, pioneers like John Grayson moved into new areas, helping them grow and develop.
Historic Buildings in Graysontown
Several buildings in Graysontown are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important because of their history, architecture, or what they mean to American culture. Being on this list helps protect these places for future generations.
The historic buildings in Graysontown that are on this list include:
- The Bishop House
- The John Grayson House
- The Grayson-Gravely House
- The Graysontown Methodist Church
These buildings were all added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. They help tell the story of what life was like in Graysontown many years ago.
