Bassett is located in Henry County, Virginia, in the Martinsville metro area. Major attraction are the Bassett Historical Center and Philpott Lake Natural and Cultural History Exhibits. Each year in September, the Heritage Festival is celebrated here and in August, the Annual Smith River Fest. One of the most popular companies in Bassett is Bassett Furniture, which has been in operation in Bassett since 1902. One of the best places to visit when you are in Bassett is nearby, 4,527-acre Fairy Stone State Park, the largest of Virginia's six original state parks and home to "fairy stones" which are rare mineral crosses. The park also offers visitors dozens of recreational opportunities.

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