Spencer is a part of the Henry County region area of Virginia, known for its beautiful outdoor scenery and nature trails. Major attractions include Stone Cross Mountain and Virginia's Natural Wonder Museum. Each year in the fall and summer seasons there are nature trail walks, biking and hiking in the area. Among the biggest companies in Spencer are Pinecrest Equipment Sales and Antioch Baptist Church. The biggest schools here are Martinsville Middle School and Magna Vista High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Spencer is Nina's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, a great location for Italian food lovers. Famous persons from Spencer include James Spencer Sr, the first settler to the area.