Big Stone Gap Secures Historic Courthouse | Roanoke News

Big Stone Gap just snagged ownership of its historic 1913 courthouse — a landmark since 1975 — turning it into a boutique hotel to revitalize downtown and attract visitors. Town Manager Stephen Lawson, after three years of navigating federal agencies, secured the building for near-zero cost, avoiding auction. With historic tax credits and grants in play, the town’s next steps include finding a hotel operator while preserving original fixtures and charm. The post office’s recent exit cleared a major hurdle, and despite bureaucratic delays, Lawson is thrilled about the community’s potential embrace of this bold, heritage-driven revival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3116e73fbb65e771