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Known for its coal heritage
About Big Stone Gap
Big Stone Gap is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It 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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Southwest Virginia Museum
The Southwest Virginia Museum is a state‑run attraction located at 10 West 1st Street North in Big Stone Gap. It occupies an 1880s house that once belonged to former Virginia Attorney General Rufus A. Ayers, and the building was designed by Charles A. Johnson.
The museum is housed in a building designed by Charles A. Johnson.
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Best Restaurants in Big Stone Gap
9 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Best Bars & Nightlife in Big Stone Gap
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Best Things to Do in Big Stone Gap
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Southwest Virginia Museum
The Southwest Virginia Museum is a state‑run attraction located at 10 West 1st Street North in Big Stone Gap. It occupies an 1880s house that once belonged to former Virginia Attorney General Rufus A. Ayers, and the building was designed by Charles A. Johnson.
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Best Parks & Outdoors in Big Stone Gap
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