Gretna

A town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — population 1,179 as of 2020.

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News around Pittsylvania County

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City of Danville September 29

Governor, Avio USA break ground on facility

Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined Avio USA leadership for the formal groundbreaking of the company’s new $500 million manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County that is projected to create more than 1,500 new jobs.

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City of Danville September 14

Visitor spending reached $415.2M in SoSi in 2025

Visitor spending for Danville and Pittsylvania County during 2025 reached $415.2 million, an increase of 50.9 percent over 2024 figures. Tourism supported 3,941 jobs in the region and generated $18.7 million in local tax revenue.

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Cardinal News September 11

Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday

The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.

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Gretna by the numbers

Population 1,179Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km²), 0.02 sq mi water
Median age: 47.8
Households: 638
Persons per household: 2.1
Median household income: $33,698
Median house value: $138,800

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: TOWN MANAGER
Address: PO BOX 602, GRETNA, VA 24557

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