Horse Pasture, Virginia
Horse Pasture is a community of 2,236 people in Henry County, Virginia.
Why visit Horse Pasture
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chestnut Knob, Dug Mountain, Belleview and Grassdale Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Horse Pasture
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Horse Pasture
Horsepasture is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,227 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Horsepasture, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Belleview
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic plantation house located near Ridgeway, Virginia, United States
Grassdale Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
John D. Bassett High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
School
Marshall Field and Company Clubhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Martinsville Fish Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Native American weir in the Smith River near Martinsville, Virginia
Spencer-Penn School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
School in Henry County, Virginia
Restaurants and cafes1
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
18241 A.L. Philpott Highway, Ridgeway
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship9
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Horse Pasture
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 24°F | 3.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 26°F | 3.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Martinsville Fltr Plt (7 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
Henry County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Martinsville 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Collinsville 7 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Chatmoss 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Bassett 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Stoneville 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Eden 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Mayodan 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Madison 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Wentworth 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Ferrum 21 mi north, about 34 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
- Horsepasture Store exterior1 Horsepasture Virginia, Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain
- Marshall Field's clubhouse gate, Nyttend, Public domain
- Grassdale Farmhouse from the road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Indian fish weir Smith River Henry County Virginia, MarmadukePercy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John D. Bassett High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spencer-Penn School from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Belleview Historic Marker Henry County Virginia, MarmadukePercy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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