Palmer Springs, Virginia

Palmer Springs, Virginia is an unincorporated community 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 common.[1] Also, tourism centered around the two lakes is a very important factor for the community.

Famous people

Community organizations

  • Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department[3]
  • Palmer Springs Community Center/Country Club and Crows Unlimited
  • Palmer Springs Family Care Center

Buggs Island Lake in Virginia, Kerr Lake, North Carolina

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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

  1. ^ "Google Maps". Google.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  2. ^ "Professional Bass Fisherman - 2000 BASSMASTERS Classic Champion". Woo Daves. March 25, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department -". Palmerspringsfire.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "Kerr / Buggs Island Lake Information and Fishing Report". Kerrlake.info. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  5. ^ "Kerr Lake Guide". Kerrlakeguide.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.

36°33′39″N 78°14′21″W / 36.56083°N 78.23917°W / 36.56083; -78.23917