The Virginia town of Rocky Mount is the seat of Franklin County. It was settled in 1760 and named for a nearby cliff. In 1873, Rocky Mount absorbed the smaller adjacent town of Mount Pleasant and incorporated at a town.
 
 
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Bed and breakfast in the Blue Ridge Mountains is close to both the mountains and lakes and their web site features pictures and descriptions of the rooms, lists of amenities, and musical events as well as contact information.
http://www.claibornehouse.net/
Comfort Inn Smith Mt. Lake Rocky Mount
Hotel located in Rocky Mount, Virginia near popular attractions. Provides information about meeting rooms and business services. Also features toll free and online reservations.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-rocky_mount-virginia-VA120
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Offers services to support local businesses located throughout Franklin County. Includes information on the chamber's events and details on how to join the organization.
http://franklincounty.org/
Franklin County Historical Society
Dispenses a history of the county and local historic buildings. Information on the organization’s board members, family history resources and current projects are described.
http://www.franklincountyvirginiahistoricalsoc.org/
Franklin County Humane Society Inc
Explains the organization’s services and volunteer opportunities. Other parts of the site list pets available for adoption and the center’s hours of service are described.
http://www.plannedpethoodrockymount.com/
Franklin County Public Schools
Find out about the county's elementary and high schools and related policies. School calendars, information for parents, lunch menus and board publications are presented elsewhere on the site.
http://www.frco.k12.va.us/
Exhibits a Baptist church that has a preschool service for children. A history of the church, newsletters and a profile of the church’s pastor is presented elsewhere on the site.
http://rockymountbaptistchurch.com/
Provides electrical and plumbing goods for the home. Photos of the company’s show room and a listing of the products stocked are available on the site.
http://www.rockymountsupply.com/
Publishes news article about current events in the city and Franklin County. Includes reports on local sports teams, obituaries, classified listings and archives of earlier issues.
http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/
Provides general and governmental information about the Town of Rocky Mount. Offers access to council activities and services. Includes community maps, events calendar, local news and public notices.
http://www.rockymountva.org/