The Town began as and remains the seat of Botetourt County. Fincastle is the governmental center of a vast tract of land that once included the present state of Kentucky and much of what is now West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the southern tip of Wisconsin. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and other prominent Virginians either appeared in Fincastle or sent their agents to lay claim to tracts of wilderness lands on their behalf.
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The Town began as and remains the seat of Botetourt County. Fincastle is the governmental center of a vast tract of land that once included the present state of Kentucky and much of what is now West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the southern tip of Wisconsin. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and other prominent Virginians either appeared in Fincastle or sent their agents to lay claim to tracts of wilderness lands on their behalf.
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The Town began as and remains the seat of Botetourt County. Fincastle is the governmental center of a vast tract of land that once included the present state of Kentucky and much of what is now West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the southern tip of Wisconsin. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and other prominent Virginians either appeared in Fincastle or sent their agents to lay claim to tracts of wilderness lands on their behalf.
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The Town began as and remains the seat of Botetourt County. Fincastle is the governmental center of a vast tract of land that once included the present state of Kentucky and much of what is now West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the southern tip of Wisconsin. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and other prominent Virginians either appeared in Fincastle or sent their agents to lay claim to tracts of wilderness lands on their behalf.
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Town Office hours have been amended to: Open - Monday through Thursday 9am-Noon 1pm-5pm. Fridays 9am-Noon.
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Every year, operators of public water systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required to publish their Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports, also known as the Consumer Confidence Reports. This is a requirement of the Virginia. - More -
Your drinking water is groundwater obtained from two wells. Treatment is provided for Well 2; the well is equipped with a chlorinator and a chlorine contact tank to disinfect the water prior to distribution.
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The slideshow that was presented June 13, 2024 at the Fincastle Design Workshop is now available to anyone interested. https://www.hillstudio.com/fincastle-revitalization-plan. Please note this was intended as a fun, visioning exercise and several residents and professionals participated. This.
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CONGRATULATIONS to these local businesses on winning the 2026 Best of Awards! Bar: 1772 Rooftop on Main Financial Planning: Edwards Jones Sandwich Shop: Heritage Family Market
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Botetourt Artists Open Studios October 17-18, 2026
The Botetourt Artists Open Studios takes place every fall.
Artists from around Botetourt County will be opening their studios to the public. This is a unique opportunity for folks. - More -
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Make plans to attend the annual Fincastle Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The parade steps off at 2 PM. To get a copy of the parade entry form you can call the town office at.
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The Town of Fincastle is rich in heritage and tradition. As Mayor, my goal is to champion an integrated and proactive approach for growth and development that complements our historic character and natural beauty, while recognizing the changing needs of our citizens, businesses and other constituents. Fincastle is blessed with a vibrant spirit of community and volunteerism, which promote family-friendly activities and events, and we continue to work to improve our public walkways, parks and spaces.
I am honored to serve as Mayor, and look forward to your input and comments as we develop a shared vision for an exciting future.
Sincerely
Mary Bess Smith, Mayor
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The Town Council’s regular monthly meeting is on the second Thursday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting room at the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department, located at...
Fincastle has a number of committees, made up of both elected officials and citizen volunteers. Residence in the town is not necessarily a requirement. If you have an interest in...
TOWN OF FINCASTLE
PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGETS
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Projected Revenues
General Fund $173,000.00
Water/Sewer Fund $364,700.00
Total $537,700.00
Projected Expenditures
General Fund $173,000.00
Water/Sewer Fund $364,700.00
Total $537,700.00
For copies of the approved 2024 budgets, please follow the links below:
The Comprehensive Plan is the Town's official policy guide for future development-related decisions. It is general and long-range in nature and provides a picture of how the community wishes to...
P.O. Box 250 (25 Bank Square)
Fincastle, VA 24090
