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Why visit Gretna
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gretna Theatre, Yates Tavern, Gretna Commercial Historic District and Gretna Town Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Gretna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gretna
Gretna is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gretna had a population of 1,310. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Gretna, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Yates Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Tavern in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
1270 South Main Street, Gretna
Gretna Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Thomas Claiborne Creasy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes11
Fancy Frog
Restaurant · Regional, Southern · 1.1 mi
754 North Main Street, Gretna
Jr’s Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
100 Vaden Drive, Gretna
History
The Gretna Commercial Historic District and Yates Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sharswood Plantation, a historic tobacco plantation, is located near Gretna.
The Gretna High football program has produced some prolific teams and claims 5 AA state championships.
From the History section of Gretna, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship13
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
296 Farmers Mountain Road, Gretna
Elba Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
133 Northside Drive, Gretna
West End Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.7 mi
610 Vaden Drive, Gretna
Gospel Tabernacle Outreach Center
Church
106 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Gretna
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Gretna
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 24°F | 4.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chatham (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pittsylvania County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Chatham 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Altavista 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Blairs 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Brookneal 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Danville 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Timberlake 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Forest 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Chatmoss 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Lynchburg 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Martinsville 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- South of Henry on Main, Gretna, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2017-06-27 13 16 47 View north along U.S. Route 29 Business (Main Street) at Virginia State Route 40 (Vaden Drive-Gretna Road) in Gretna, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yancy Cabin Gretna Virginia, Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain
- Thomas Claiborne Creasy House, Nyttend, Public domain
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