About Blackstone, VA
Blackstone is a small town in Nottoway County, Virginia, known for its Mayberry-like quaintness and strong local politics. Chamber of Commerce Major attractions include or the Schwartz Tavern museum. Nearby headquarters for the Virginia National Guard, formerly Fort Pickett and Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center (VUMAC) draw thousands of people to Blackstone. Each year from November to January, a local hardware store displays a huge model railroad display. Among the biggest companies in Blackstone are Wal-Mart and the James Harris Medical Center. The biggest schools here are Blackstone High School and Kenston Forest School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Blackstone is the Robert Thomas Carriage Museum, containing 24 restored sleighs, antique carriages and buggies. Famous persons from Blackstone include prohibition advocate, Bishop James Cannon, Jr.