South Boston, Virginia
South Boston is a town of 7,853 people in Halifax County, Virginia, founded in 1796.
Why visit South Boston
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinema I & II at the World of Sports, Berry Hill Plantation, E. L. Evans House and Green's Folly Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in South Boston
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About South Boston
South Boston, formerly Boyd's Ferry, is a town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Boston had a population of 7,966. It is the most populous town in Halifax County.
From the Wikipedia article South Boston, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Cinema I & II at the World of Sports
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
2030 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Museums and landmarks13
Berry Hill Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
E. L. Evans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Fourqurean House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house on Bold Spring Road, southwest of South Boston, Virginia
Glennmary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Halifax County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic county courthouse located at Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia
Mountain Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Reedy Creek Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Archeological site in Halifax County, Virginia
Seaton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
South Boston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in South Boston, Virginia
Tarover
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic home located near South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia, United States
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Town of Halifax Court House Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
South Boston - Halifax County Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
1540 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes45
Mexico Viejo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
1064 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
O Sole Mio
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
1018 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries
Restaurant · Deli · 2.0 mi
1020 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00
Bottomz Up Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Casual, American, Grill · 1.7 mi
2001 Seymour Drive, South Boston
Cheers SoBo
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.3 mi
225 US-501 S
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
JB's Axe and Tap House
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
2030 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
33 more on the map.
History
On December 8, 1796, the Virginia General Assembly authorized eight commissioners to establish at Boyd's Ferry on the south side of the Dan River the town of South Boston, named for Boston, Massachusetts. Because this site proved vulnerable to flooding, it was eventually abandoned in favor of a new settlement on the north side. By the 1850s the Richmond and Danville Railroad passed through South Boston, which eventually developed into an important market for brightleaf tobacco. In 1884 it was incorporated as a town; in 1960 it became an independent city; and in 1995 it made history by being the first city in Virginia to revert to town status and rejoined Halifax County.
Within the town limits Berry Hill Plantation, E. L. Evans House, Reedy Creek Site, South Boston Historic District, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fourqurean House, Glennmary, Glenwood, Tarover, and Seaton are nearby.
South Boston was home to the National Tobacco Festival (a typically three day annual festival held every fall) from its inception in 1935 to 1941, when it was suspended during World War II. In 1948, the festival was moved to Richmond when it outgrew the town. It was held in Richmond until 1984, when it was canceled due to rising production costs and decreased interest. South Boston was the second largest producer of tobacco in the United States until the Great Depression.
From the History section of South Boston, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Clarion Pointe South Boston - Danville East
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1074 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Quality Inn South Boston - Danville East
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
2001 Seymour Drive, South Boston
Churches and places of worship30
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 2.8 mi
3192 Dan River Church Road, South Boston
Berry Hill Revival Center
Church · Protestant · 1.0 mi
706 Berry Hill Road, South Boston
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries11
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
School · 0.5 mi
1927 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston
Healthcare4
Food Lion Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1020 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston
Map of South Boston
142 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 26°F | 3.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 29°F | 3.6 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for S Boston (2 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
Halifax County has had 16 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)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Riverdale 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Halifax 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Mountain Road 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Clarksville 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Roxboro 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Brookneal 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Chase City 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Blairs 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Mount Hermon 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Danville 29 mi west, about 46 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
- SouthBostonVirginia, Eduardo Montes-Bradley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Boston water treatment plant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mountain Road, St. John's parish complex, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fourqurean House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tarover entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Halifax, Virginia (14223786712), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glennmary gateway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Seaton estate from 501, Nyttend, Public domain
- Halifax, Virginia (14039508680), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- E.L. Evans House (Halifax County, Virginia), Brent Gregory, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Boston, Virginia (14039771058), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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