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Max Meadows, Virginia If you know of other Max Meadows sites, or any informative or interesting information we have not provided about this community, please let us know. If you would like to contribute more information or photos of Max Meadows, please do. The area code is 276 for all. Come Visit Our Town (Information furnished by Max Meadows Residents) Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains of Southwest Virginia, lies the cozy little town of Max Meadows. In 1741, William Mack happened upon this beautiful valley and decided to settle here. The original name was "Mack's Meadows," but was later changed to Max Meadows Depot because of the railway which ran through the town. For many years, Max Meadows was the hub of Wythe County. It is still easily accessible due to its close proximity to two major interstate highways, I-81 and I-77. The Earliest Inhabitants The Shawnee and Iroquois Indian Tribes once occupied the banks of Reed Creek. This popular fishing stream frequented by deer and other wild animals, winds its way through the bottomland of Max Meadows. Archeological digs have been conducted along the creek with numerous finds. Visitors and residents can appreciate the relics of the past with numerous talks, exhibits, on-site digs and excavations from time to time. Max Meadows History Max Meadows was a bustling and thriving community during the period of time of 1891. A 150 ton blast furnace named "The Annie Lee Furnace" produced pig iron from the ore found nearby. It is located near the old "Shot Tower" and the nearest town is the county seat, Wytheville. Max Meadows has several historical buildings. One particularly dear to the hearts of its residents is the old Max Meadows Grocery building which has been restored and refurbished to serve the area as a food and clothing bank operated by the Rev. Curtis Stoots. We are home to an excellent elementary school with a current enrollment of 353 students grades K through 7. The quaintness of a small rural area only adds to the warm and caring family-like atmosphere which is so often lacking in a lot of modern schools. Through the many fine efforts of the parents, staff, the local PTA and the Athletic Association, the Max Meadows Improvement League and dedicated citizens, the community has converted an old field leased from Norfolk-Southern Railways into a first-rate field for sports and other activities. Max Meadows is home to several churches with the oldest being the Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church. Other denominations are the Methodist, Pentecostal Holiness, Church of God, Refuge Temple and Baptist. Civic groups are the Ruritans, Max Meadows Improvement League, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Max Meadows Clubs, Civic & Charitable Organizations Archelogical Society of VA, Reed Creek Chapter - Larry Price, President, Rt. 3, Max Meadows - 637-6673. Band Boosters - Fort Chiswell High School, Rt. 3, Max Meadows - 637-3437. Children of American Revolution - Fort Chiswell Society, Lynn Goforth, President, Rt. 3, Max Meadows - 637-3115. Distributive Education Clubs of America - Ft. Chiswell High School Chapter, Larry Middleton, Ft. Chiswell High School, Rt 3, Box 255, Max Meadows - 637-3437. Fire Department - Dave Morris, Fire Chief; Billy McHone, Assistant Chief, PO Box 432, Max Meadows - 637-3878. Future Farmers of America, Ft Chiswell High School Chapter, John Frence, Mark Layne, Rt. 3, Max Meadows - 637-3437 or 637-3711. Future Homemakers of America, Ft Chiswell High School Chapter, Polly Miller, Sponsor, Rt. 3, Max Meadows - 637-3437 or 637-3711. Head Start Center - Max Meadows 637-3581. PTA - Max Meadows Elementary, Sammi Thomas, President, Max Meadows - 637-3211. PTA - Sheffey Elementary, Neil Akers, President, Rt. 3, Max Meadows - 699-1771. Recycling Center & Trash Collection - 637-4322. The Rescue Squad that serves the majority of Max Meadows is The LeadMines Volunteer Rescue Squad. Rodney Dunford, Captain. phone 223-6009Rescue Squad Auxiliary - Sandra Gravely, President, Rt. 3, Box 2A, Max Meadows - 637-6270. Ruritan Club - Pete Viars, Rt. 1, Max Meadows - 637-3379. US Post Office - Max Meadows - 637-3761. Max Meadows Ongoing Meetings & Events Max Meadows Athletic Association - Meets the first Monday of each month at 7 pm at the school. Max Meadows Improvement League - Meets the third Monday of each month at 7 pm at the Firehouse #1. Shooting Match - Every Saturday at the Bear Wallow Hollow Sportsman Association, Gunton Park, hunting club. Begins 10 am, Max Meadows. The Food Bank - Open each Thursday from 10 am till 1 pm. Gospel services are held each Saturday night at the Food Bank.
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