Pearisburg, Virginia
Pearisburg is a town of 2,860 people in Giles County, Virginia, founded in 1808.
Why visit Pearisburg
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 14 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Andrew Johnston House and Giles County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Pearisburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pearisburg
Pearisburg is a town in and the county seat of Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,909 at the time of the 2020 census. Pearisburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Pearisburg, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Andrew Johnston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
208 North Main Street
Giles County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
County courthouse in Virginia, United States of America
Pearisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Restaurants and cafes14
Papa's Pizzeria and Subs
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
111 Tazewell Street, Pearisburg
10:30-20:00; Su off
La Barranca Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
418 North Main Street, Pearisburg
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.6 mi
503 North Main Street, Pearisburg
Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa,Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
165 Kinter Way, Pearisburg
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Plaza Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
415 North Main Street, Pearisburg
Churches and places of worship7
History
Pearisburg was founded in 1808 when Giles County was established. It was named after George Pearis, a local landowner who donated a 50-acre (20 ha) tract to be used for a town that would grow up around the county courthouse. Pearis had operated a ferry on the New River at a settlement called "Bluff City", which is incorporated into the present boundaries of the town of Pearisburg.
From the History section of Pearisburg, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Giles County Health Department
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
120 North Main Street, Pearisburg
Map of Pearisburg
44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.6 in | 6.6 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 31°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pearisburg 4 Sse (4 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
Giles County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New River Valley Airport (PSK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Narrows 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Dublin 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Radford 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Fairlawn 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Blacksburg 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Merrimac 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Christiansburg 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Bluefield 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Salem 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Roanoke 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- Giles courthouse, Pearisburg, Taber Andrew Bain, CC BY 2.0
- Andrew Johnston House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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