Listed on the National Historic Register, The H. L. Bonham House in the town of Chilhowie, Smyth County, was completed in 1911 as the home of Hezekiah Love Bonham, a regionally prominent farmer and businessman who pioneered innovations in the cultivation, processing, and sale of apples in southwest Virginia. Designed in the Colonial Revival style by C. B. Kearfott, Jr., the Bonham House features classical detailing and retains all interior wood finishes and decorative mantels.

The Gateway to Smyth County! Start your exploration from the pioneer’s farthest point west in 1750. Discover local history from woolly mammoths to men on the moon and NASCAR to Mt. Dew. Get maps and information on attractions, lodging, and restaurants for the Towns of Chilhowie, Saltville, and Marion.