Welcome to Hillsville, a beautiful historic town set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hillsvill is a part of Carroll County which was formed in 1842 and named for Charles Carroll whose signature was included on the Declaration of Independence. Historic Sites and Nature Wonders: Carroll County Court House: Downtown Hillsville (site of the Courthouse Tragedy) Sidna Allen Home - 7 miles Shot Tower State Park - 15 miles Blue Ridge Parkway - 10 miles Maybre Mill