Welcome to Hillsville, a beautiful historic town set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hillsvill is a part of Carroll County which was formed in 1842 and named for Charles Carroll whose signature was included on the Declaration of Independence. Free hot breakfast now available. Historic Sites and Nature Wonders: Carroll County Court House: Downtown Hillsville (site of the Courthouse Tragedy) Sidna Allen Home - 7 miles Shot Tower State Park - 15 miles Blue Ridge Parkway - 10 miles Maybre Mill - 18 miles Chateau Morrisette Winery - 25 miles New River Trail - 12 miles Claytor Lake State Park - 25 miles Andy Griffith Play House - 25 miles Recreation: Olde Mill Golf Resort - 12 miles Tennis Courts Twin County Cinema - 10 miles Hillsville Library - 5 miles Carrollwood Campground/Fishing - 1 mile Farmer Market - 1/4 mile Special Events: Memorial Day Flea Market - (4 days) 2 miles in Hillsville Labor Day Gun and Antique Show (4 days) 2 miles in Hillsville. Approximately 2,500 vendors and 400-500,000 people attend a annually. Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention is held every year during the second week of August.