Located near Fosters Falls, Jackson Ferry Shot Tower still stands as a testament to the citizens of Wythe County.

The mines have since filled with water; the main shaft extended in excess of 1100 feet straight down.

On August 15, 1926, the lynching of Raymond Byrd occurred at the Wythe County jail.

The fort and its surrounding buildings served as the county seat until the incorporated town of Wytheville was established approximately 10 miles to the west.

The community was named for Colonel John Chiswell who helped establish the lead mines (1757) prior to the Austin's purchase.

Wythe County's location, at the confluence of I-81 and I-77 which is, incidentally, a wrong-way concurrency, has led to its growth for industry and tourism.

There are a variety of travel-related businesses including several hundred hotel rooms, several truck stops, and restaurants located in the county.

There are numerous opportunities for those that enjoy outdoor activities including a variety of trails, campgrounds, and parks in the area.

[7] Wythe County is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission,[8] and it is identified as part of "Greater Appalachia" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America.

The sheriff preceding Charles Foster was Keith Dunagan, who had served for nearly 40 years before retiring.

[18] Since the establishment of the Wythe County Sheriff's Office, 1 deputy has died in the line of duty, in 1994.