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Nestled in the rolling foothills south and east of the Blue Ridge mountains and north of the Piedmont triad, the Town of Chatham is a rich mixture of every period of American history dating back to the arrival of Colonial settlers around 1740.

With a little more than 1300 residents in a largely rural setting, Chatham is a far cry from the cities within an hour or so. Yet, many visitors are pleasantly surprised to discover its charm, beauty, and sense of history. A country setting, period architecture, and friendly people impact all, whether here for a few hours or a few evenings in one of our many Bed and Breakfasts.

After exploring the attractions of the immediate surroundings, you'll find that Chatham is a central point to other activities for adults, children, and families such as hiking, touring, camping, water sports, as well as a wealth of historical exhibits and cultural experiences.

More than a few residents initially came to town as travelers dropping in off US-29 to just "set down a spell" before resuming their journeys. Years later, they are still here, having found the ideal place to raise families, work, and play in a quintessential piece of small-town America.

As the County Seat of Pittsylvania County (Virginia's largest in area) and host to two nationally-recognized college preparatory schools, many are initially drawn to Chatham not for pleasure, but simply on business. An increasing number of professionals (not just writers and artists) find that a virtual office in Chatham offers the advantages of small-town life without compromising their work with city-based business partners and clients.

So please come on in and spend some time getting to know us. We hope that with this infomation in hand, we'll see you in person in just a bit.