Southeast

Big Stone Gap

Wise County, VA

Population

5,221

Walk Score

60 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$777

Median home value

$163,000

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.

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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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