[Verginius Rufus]

I was told that Franklin County, Virginia, was the moonshine capital of the world, but I don't know if that is still true.

Or if it ever was--the guy who told me lived in one of the neighboring counties.

[randita]

I believe at one point it was. Nice people down there, beautiful scenery, lots of recreation opportunities, esp. if you like boating, hiking, camping. Nice place to rear children or retire. Decent weather-you get a winter, but it’s not severe. Rocky Mount, VA is a nice old fashioned town. Close enough to Roanoke for medical needs or big time shopping, but still rural. Blue Ridge Parkway is close.