The bank scene was filmed in the town of Gate City, Virginia.

Mississippian algae were preserved in the region south of Gate City.

One or two of his earlier letters home had found their way into a Keokuk paper-- the 'Gate City'.

Collier was born in 1848 in a village that would later be known as Gate City.

Gate City offers a variety of sports programs.

Gate City won state championships in football in 1970, 1974, 1997, 2003, and 2010.

Gate City was also state runner-ups in 1978, 1994, and 2007.

Gate City defeated Gretna 27-17 to win their fifth state championship in school history.

Gate City holds the 2002 and 2005 state championships in softball.

One month later, the company purchased its first filling station in Gate City, Virginia, for $6,000.