Town of Chase City Community Data
History
Chase City was incorporated in 1873 and named for Salmon P. Chase, United States Chief Justice and Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury. It was settled by Northerners following the Civil War and became a colony for United Presbyterians. Always a center for commerce and culture, Chase City continues today as a leader in Southside Virginia's tobacco market. Distinguished leaders in the military, law, medicine and business included Virginia Chief Justice Edward Wren Hudgins and Virginia's first Congressional Medal of Honor winner, Sgt. Earle Gregory. Chase City's Company E was on the front line at Omaha Beach at Normandy in 1944.
Local Economy
Tobacco, lumber, glass vials and cookies and candies producers continue as Chase City's leading industries. Chase City is the home of Lawson Marden Wheaton, Star Scientific, Inc. Sherwood Foods, and Monroe Tree Service. Chase City's Spaulding Lumber Company is the principal manufacturer of industrial pallets on the east coast.
Government
Mayor-Town Council (daily operations overseen by a Town Manager). Mecklenburg County - Board of Supervisors-County Administrator
Police Department:.Chase City - 8 full-time personnel.Mecklenburg County - 16 full-time personnel
Fire Department:.Chase City - 40 volunteers, three pumper trucks, two vans, one tank truck, and one brush fire truck.
Fire Insurance:.Chase City - ISO Class 5 rating to four miles beyond the corporate limits.
The town has a planning commission and zoning regulations. Protective covenants are in effect at both Chase City Industrial parks.
Climate
Chase City enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and warm summers. Great for living, working, and playing.
Temperatures(Average).January - 37.5º.July - 77.6º
Annual Rainfall: 42.25"
Annual Snowfall: 6-10 inches
Prevailing Winds: Westerly