Palmer Springs, Virginia is an area in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. It is bordered to the west by Buggs Island Lake, to the north and east by Lake Gaston and to the south by the North Carolina state line. Its main cash crop has historically been tobacco. Today, cattle farms are more prominent. Also, tourism centered around the two lakes is a very important factor for the community.

Famous people

Odicci Alexander, former pitcher for the James Madison Dukes softball team

Rick Hendrick, NASCAR owner and car dealer. Woo Daves, winner of the 2000 Bassmaster Classic James Solomon Russell, founded Saint Paul Normal and Industrial School, which later became Saint Paul's College.

Palmer Springs, Virginia

Community organizations

Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Palmer Springs Community Center/Country Club and Crows Unlimited

Palmer Springs Family Care Center

Buggs Island Lake in Virginia, Kerr Lake, North Carolina

Recreation Areas

Palmers Point Park

Liberty Hill Fishing Access and Trail

Samuel Buggs Island Wildlife Management Area

Steel Bridge Boat Ramp and Fishing Area

References

Towns in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Palmer Springs, Virginia