Fries, Virginia

About Fries

Fries is a tiny community in southwestern Virginia, home to 444 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Fries is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 694 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Fries Unique

• The only place in America named Fries — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• New River Outdoor Adventures · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Fries

• Fries Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Fries

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