Big Stone Gap Map
Big Stone Gap is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,856 at the 2000 census.
The community was formerly known as "Meneral City" and "Three Forks." The "Big Stone Gap" refers to the valley which has been created on the Appalachia Straight, located between Big Stone Gap and Appalachia.
Big Stone Gap is home to several museums. The June Tolliver House, located on Jerome Street, is home to the Trail of the Lonesome Pine, the official outdoor drama of Virginia. The Southwest Virginia Museum is located in the downtown area. Big Stone Gap also hosts the Coal Museum.
Nearby cities include Duffield, Dryden, Lynch, Benham, Clinchport.