Rural Retreat, Virginia

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What is the true story of Dr Pepper?

Picture on right: The Old Rural Retreat Drug Store by Susi Lawson. This is the building where the druggist, Dr. Pepper had his business. The building burned several years ago and is no longer there. Click on picture for more information and to see larger image.

Town Of Rural Retreat - http://www.townofruralretreat.com/

Town Office - 686-4221

Police Emergencies - 223-6000

Non-Emergencies - 686-4221

Town Shop - 686-5139

Waste Water Treatment Plant - 686-5251

Fire Department - Dale Mercer, Chief, Rt. 1, Rural Retreat - 686-4769.

Emergency Service (Volunteer) -  Rural Retreat - 686-6391.

NEW - Rural Retreat Library - 686-8337

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Crossroads Medical Clinic - Highway 11, Rural Retreat - 686-4148.

Mountain Empire Airport - Route 11, Rural Retreat - 686-4432.

Recycling Center & Trash Collection - 686-6731.

Rural Retreat School - 686-4143

Rural Retreat Marching Band

US Post Office - Rural Retreat - 686-4501.


Rural Retreat Recreation:

Rural Retreat Fishing Lake & Campground, Route 677, Rural Retreat. Fishing and boat rentals, bait sales. Swimming pool. (540) 686-4331.


Rural Retreat Clubs, Civic & Charitable Organizations

American Legion Post #229, Rosco Martin, Jr. Commander, Rural Retreat - 686-5134.

American Legion Auxiliary Post #229, Dela Green, President, Rural Retreat - 686-5782.

Band-Aides, Jim Shulstad, PO Box 10, Rural Retreat - 686-4143.

Community Center - 35 Railroad Ave., Rural Retreat - 686-4254.

Fair Association - Mike Jones, President, Rural Retreat - 686-5951.

Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary - Melissa Mercer, President, Rt. 1, Rural Retreat - 686-4769.

Future Farmers of America, Rural Retreat High School Chapter, J.W. Willard, Sponsor, PO Box 10, Rural Retreat - 686-4143.

Garden Club of Rural Retreat - Cletia Corvin, Wytheville, 228-2760.

Historical Society - Jayne Hall, Rural Retreat, 686-4854

Head Start Center - Rural Retreat - 686-5811.

Lions Club - Eddie Crockett, President, Parsonage Ave., Rural Retreat

Literary Club - Louise Testerman, President, Main St., Rural Retreat - 686-5233.

Masonic Lodge, Mt. Airy #235, George W. Pennington, Rt. 2, Rural Retrat - 686-4385.

MacDowell Music Club - Donna Rhodes, President, Rt. 1, Rural Retreat - 686-5091.

PTO - Rural Retreat Elementary, Julie Carter, President, PO Box 10, Rural Retreat - 686-4143.

Quota Club - Evelyn Duncan, President, Rural Retreat - 686-2716.

Rural Retreat/Wythe County Fair Assoc. -  President  Charles Roberts 686-4848

Saddle Club - Glade Mountain, Charlie Ward, President, Rt. 1, Rural Retreat - 686-5849.

Woman's Club - Angela Bise, President, PO Box 924, Rural Retreat - 686-5457.