Town of Blackstone Virginia HOME GOVERNMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES FORMS & APPLICATIONS MORE About The town of Blackstone is located in the heart of southside Virginia. We offer an abundance of restaurants and an active downtown district with unique shops. We welcome you to enjoy the best Blackstone has to offer for yourself. We are located just 35 miles southwest of Petersburg and 50 miles south of Richmond. Lynchburg is 80 miles to the west and Washington D.C. 150 miles to the north History The Village of Blacks and Whites dates back to the Revolutionary War, but its exact date is unknown. The name was derived from two rival tavern keepers, Mr. Schwartz and Mr. White. In German, Schwartz means black and therefore the crossroads came to be known as Blacks and Whites. On April 7, 1829, a Blacks and Whites Post Office was established. However, the name was changed to Bellefonte on May 11, 1875, so that it would be identical with the name of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Station. Then on August 4, 1882, the town was renamed Blacks and Whites. At a meeting of the local citizens, Dr. Jethro Meriwether Hurt proposed the name Blackstone after Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780), who was an English jurist. On February 23, 1886, the name of Blacks and Whites was changed to Blackstone. Blackstone was first incorporated on February 23, 1888. News New & Improved Bill Pay Option! With this option you may: View & Pay your Town utility and tax bills. View your payment history. Renew your business license online. Report meals tax online. Pay with debit/ credit card. Pay by check (with no additional fee). Online Bill Pay 2021- 2022 New Rate Effective July 1 2021 Quick Links Jobs DMV Select Zoning Forms Town Code FOIA Around Town Airport Public Notices Comprehensive Plan 2020 Auto Draft Authorization Form CCR Report 2020 Emergency Only Utility Outages 434-292-3402 DROP BOX PAYMENTS Please note, if you are making payments through the Town’s drop box in cash or check, remember to include on the envelope, the account holder’s name, the account number if known and the amount of cash included in the envelope. Also, please be sure to seal the envelope so the money does not get misplaced. We appreciate your patience during this time and apologize for any inconvenience. 100 W. Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824 (434) 292-7251