Dendron is a part of the Southeastern region of Virginia. It is known for its history with the Surry Lumber Company which came to town in the early 1880’s and dismantled the town when the timber was exhausted from the area around 1927. The town has 300 residents and their own medical facility, the Surry Medical Center. Among the biggest companies in Dendron are Oil Paintings by Faison and the Hunting Night Club. The Surry Schools are the closest to Dendron. One of the best places to visit when you are in Dendron is the Cedar Point Country Club.