South Hill, Virginia
South Hill is a town of 4,786 people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
Why visit South Hill
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Colonial Theatre, Colonial Center, La Crosse Hotel and Parker Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in South Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Hill
South Hill is a town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,709 at the 2020 census. Located on major Interstate and U.S. highways, it has a full-service hospital (serving patients from several rural counties), a tobacco market, and several hotels. South Hill has a close relationship with the neighboring town of La Crosse.
From the Wikipedia article South Hill, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Colonial Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Theater and former movie theater in South Hill, Virginia, United States
La Crosse Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Hotel in Virginia, United States of America
O.H.P. Tanner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes35
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1400 Country Lane, South Hill
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
El Saucito Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
311 West Danville Street, South Hill
Mo,We-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Luca's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.4 mi
932 Cycle Lane, South Hill
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00
New China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
721 East Atlantic Street, South Hill
Mo,We-Th 10:30-21:15; Fr 10:30-20:05; Sa 10:30-22:15; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
829 East Atlantic Street, South Hill
Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Roma Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
826 East Atlantic Street, South Hill
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
101 Peebles Street, South Hill
Mo-Th 05:00-20:30; Fr-Su 05:00-21:00
Wilson's BBQ & Seafood
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
1224 West Danville Street, South Hill
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00
Ameri-Kor Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood
111 Brook Avenue, South Hill
Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Bringleton’s Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop
126 North Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00
Los Cocos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
1316 West Danville Street, South Hill
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
23 more on the map.
Where to stay9
America's Express Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
623 East Atlantic Street, South Hill
Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Hill
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1840 North Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping12
Just For You Gift Shop, Tanning & More
Shop · 0.8 mi
900 East Atlantic Street, South Hill
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare4
The Medicine Shoppe
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
605 East Atlantic Street, South Hill
Map of South Hill
103 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for John H Kerr Dam (13 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
Mecklenburg County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter 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)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrenceville-Brunswick Municipal Airport (LVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Bracey 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Lawrenceville 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Kenbridge 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Chase City 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Norlina 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Clarksville 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Blackstone 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- South Rosemary 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Henderson 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Roanoke Rapids 33 mi southeast, about 53 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 Hill16, User:Corvokarasu, Public domain
- O. H. P. TANNER HOUSE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LACROSSE HOTEL, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ColonialTheater 9875, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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