during the Civil War, much to the excitement of residents. They took over a half day to pass through the town. Fox hunting for sport was popular during the early history of Snowville. The Snowville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Snowville's decline Following the end of the Civil War, Snowville began to see a decrease in production and an overall decline. The most prominent event that led to this decline was the establishment of the railroad which completely bypassed Snowville, running through Christiansburg and Radford. With this, residents began to leave the once-prosperous town to find work in the city. Snowville today Today, Snowville is a sleepy little community with things moving at a slower pace. This is important as residents enjoy a simpler way of life away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby towns. However, residents usually seek employment in neighboring locales, or operate one of the agricultural farms nearby. Until recently, many residents worked at the Radford Foundry which was owned and operated by INTERMET Corp. The manufacturing plant closed in late 2003 with the loss of over 370 jobs. The Radford Army Ammunition Plant also currently employs residents from the community, as do several other large manufacturing facilities in the NRV. As previously stated, the Snowville Post Office closed in the latter half of the 20th century and residents now receive mail through the post office in Hiwassee. Younger students (grades K-5) attend Snowville Elementary School, located along Route 693 just west of the old town. Middle school students are transported to Dublin and attend Dublin Middle School, while high school students attend Pulaski County High School, also located in Dublin. Students seeking higher education commonly enroll at New River Community College, Radford University, or Virginia Tech. Snowville is home to Camp Ottari, a Boy Scout camp. Ottari, along with Camp Powhatan to the west, are part of the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation, which comprises over of mountain land. See also Pulaski County, Virginia References External links Snowville - My Hometown...and Moonshining Census-designated places in Pulaski County, Virginia Census-designated places in Virginia