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Town of Jonesville

One Park Street, P.O. Box 190
276-346-1151

The Town of Jonesville is a small town with a big heart. Located in Southwest Virginia surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Appalachian Chain. It was established in 1794 and founded on October 13, 1795 as the County Seat for Lee County and named after Frederick Jones. Jonesville is the second oldest Town west of Roanoke with a population of approximately 995.

The Town Hall is located in the Cumberland Bowl Park so named for its bowl shape. The park is a focal point throughout the year with activities going on for most holidays including a Forth of July celebration with all of your favorite old time competitions and activities. There is also a Festival in the Park sponsored by the Jonesville Women’s Club held on the last Saturday of September of every year, it includes crafts, food, activities, and lots of good old fashioned fun. During the Christmas Holiday season the “Lights in the Park” is held beginning with a parade through Town and many displays of festive lights in the park sponsored by the Lee area Chamber of Commerce and the Town.