Town of Boones Mill, Virginia

The Town of Boones Mill, a Virginia's Blue Ridge Community, is in Franklin County, Virginia. It was originally developed around the site of a mill built by the Boone family in 1786. In 1927, the Town was incorporated, encompassing approximately 525 acres. Boones Mill is one of only two municipalities in Franklin County. Boones Mill is one of the smallest towns in Virginia to use the Council-Manager form of local government. Seven members of Council, including a Mayor, are elected in May to four-year staggered terms. Council appoints a Town Manager who leads the implementation of policy and a Town Clerk/Treasurer who manages records and finances.