Westlake Corner, Virginia
Westlake Corner is a community of 2,033 people in Franklin County, Virginia.
Why visit Westlake Corner
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Westlake Cinema, Booker T. Washington National Monument, Gwin Dudley Home Site and Waterfront Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Westlake Corner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westlake Corner
Westlake Corner is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,553 at the 2020 census up from 976 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Westlake Corner, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
224 acres managed by the U.S. National Park Service
Gwin Dudley Home Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Holland-Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Moneta, Virginia, NRHP-listed in Franklin County
Hook-Powell-Moorman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States of America
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Waverly
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic home and farm located near Burnt Chimney, Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes15
SML Fine Wines
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
12529 Booker T Washington Highway, Hardy
Tu-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.0 mi
62 Firstwatch Drive, Moneta
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
3 more on the map.
History
Booker T. Washington National Monument, comprising the tobacco farm where the African American educator and leader was born a slave, is in the western part of the CDP.
In the 1940s and 1950s, the town was known for its Ku Klux Klan activity.
From the History section of Westlake Corner, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Westlake Corner
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 26°F | 3.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.5 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 | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 29°F | 4.1 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Mt Hcn (15 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
Franklin County has had 12 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)
- 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
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- North Shore 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Union Hall 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Penhook 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Rocky Mount 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Roanoke 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Cave Spring 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Cloverdale 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Blue Ridge 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Hollins 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Salem 23 mi northwest, about 37 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
- Gwin Dudley homeplace, Nyttend, Public domain
- Waverly from SR 122, Nyttend, Public domain
- Booker T. Washington National Monument BOWA0685, National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain
- Holland-Duncan House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- In The Kitchen At Sunset, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- ISS062-E-75509 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hook-Powell-Moorman Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Farmland Panorama, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Melting Iron, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Haircut, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Garlic And Dust, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Sky Meadows SM Friends master nats 2016 (26593857753), Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0
- Aging With Grace, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Face Off, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Pots In The Fire, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Booker T. Washington National Memorial Cabin and Grounds, NPS staff, Public domain
- Booker T. Washington National Memorial Cabin and Grounds, NPS staff, Public domain
- Booker T. Washington National Memorial Cabin and Grounds, NPS staff, Public domain
- Booker T. Washington National Memorial Cabin and Grounds, NPS staff, Public domain
- Kitchen Reenactor - Booker T Washington National Monument (9879115204), Donnie Nunley from Boones Mill, Virginia, CC BY 2.0
- Slave Cabin Interior, Mrsbethbarton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bust of Booker T. Washington, Mrsbethbarton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Slave Cabin and the Smoke House, Mrsbethbarton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Booker's Birthplace From The Horse Barn, Mrsbethbarton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moore's Country Store, Narek75, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marina from the Bridge - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Lost Sheep, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Afternoon Cooking, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Faodail, The John Craghead House, LionelleK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Susans In The Sun, Donnie Nunley, CC BY 3.0
- Lakes, VA, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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