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==Education==

Pound is home to two public schools: J.W. Adams Combined School and Pound High School. [http://www.wise.k12.va.us/schools.htm]

==Notable Residents==

Former U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers called Pound, VA his hometown. AFter living in Grundy, VA, Powers' family moved to Pound, VA.

Glenn Roberts, best known for creating the jump shot in basketball, also called Pound, VA home.

==Interesting Information==

Pound High School was known as Christopher Gist High School for many years until the name was changed. CGHS also fielded several championship teams in the state in Girls Basketball. Pound and the surrounding area routinely served up basketball teams of strong championship calibre and state championships. The fact that girls basketball was allowed to be played in rural Appalachia during the 1930's and 40's, is a testament to the area's sports driven persona and lifestyle.

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