Big Stone Gap is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. The town was economically centered around the coal industry for much of its early development. The population was 5,254 at the 2020 census.
Southeast
Big Stone Gap
Wise County, VA
Population
5,221
Walk Score
60 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$777
Median home value
$163,000
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Big Stone Gap Downtown Historic District · listed 2019
Notable landmarks
- "June Tolliver" House · listed 1973
- Christ Episcopal Church · listed 1990
- Fox, John, Jr., House · listed 1974
- James A. Bland High School · listed 2024
- Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park · listed 2002
- Terrace Park Girl Scout Cabin · listed 2007
- U.S. Post Office and Courthouse · listed 1975
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