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WELCOME

Reflections on
Smith Mountain Lake
50 years ago, Smith Mountain Lake

successfully fulfilled its original purpose:
to dam a river and generate electrical
power for Appalachian Power Company.
Five decades later, the resulting lake with
500 miles of shoreline and three counties
is the center of a vibrant community.
"The area prior to the lake was farmland
as much as anything," says Vicki Gardner,
executive director of the Smith Mountain
Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. "It
was very rural. Nobody knew what it was
going to turn into."

Vicki Gardner
Executive Director of the Smith Mountain Lake
Regional Chamber of Commerce

Today the lake is thriving, with
outstanding restaurants and retailers,
top-notch health care, countless
recreational opportunities and a closeknit community of residents.
"Many people came from outside of the
area," says Gardner. "They came from
everywhere and bonded. They brought
their families. They brought their culture.

They brought whatever they had. They did
business together and helped one another.
That was really the beginning of it."
The lake as we know it today is a result
of an ongoing growth and adaptation
as more and more people and business
moved into the area.
"People had to create jobs and
businesses," says Gardner. "It really was
an entrepreneurs paradise where people
saw what was needed and brought their
talents."
Now celebrating 50 years, the most
dramatic difference between the lake in
1966 and the lake today is the fact that
it truly is an established community.
"When you're from the lake, you're from
the lake," says Gardner. "50 years later,
we are united as the Smith Mountain Lake
community, encompassing the tri-county
area, including the towns of Rocky Mount
and Bedford."

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SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

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Smith Mountain Lake 2016

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Smith Mountain Lake 2016

Welcome
Chamber Info
The Timeline
Meet a Visitor
On the Water
The Outdoors
Beer & Wine
Spas & Shopping
Arts & Film
Events
Day Trips
Our Counties
Dining & Entertainment
Event Venues
Lodging
No Place Like Home
Education
Health Care
SML 411
Churches
Members Directory
Map
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Welcome
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Chamber Info
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - The Timeline
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Meet a Visitor
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - On the Water
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Beer & Wine
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Day Trips
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Our Counties
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Dining & Entertainment
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Event Venues
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - No Place Like Home
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Health Care
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Churches
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