Shawsville is a part of the Montgomery County region area of Virginia, known for its Blue Ridge Mountain. Major attractions include Smithfield Plantation House and Jefferson National Forests. Each year in the summer season there is fishing at the Mowles Spring Park. Among the biggest companies in Shawsville are E & E Automotive and Sawyers Bus Sales & Conversions. The biggest schools here are Shawsville Middle School and Shawsville Elementary School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Shawsville is Country Cookin, one of the best restaurants in the area. Famous persons from Shawsville include Henry A. Edmundson, a well-known politician.