Through the years Vass has been known as a dynamic center of agriculture and commerce, a thriving railroad center and even a publishing nucleus. Two of the county’s current newspapers, the Sandhills Citizen and The Pilot, had their beginnings in Vass. Among the early industries were tar and bricks, as well as lumber, and cotton products. The Raleigh and Augusta Railroad featured strongly in making Vass one of the heaviest shipping sites in the County. The town has had many names, such as Bynum for an early settler and Winder for an official of the railroad – however the name that remains came from Major William Worrell Vass, the long time paymaster for the seaboard air line railroad. The name Vass was officially adopted in 1892.   Vass was incorporated in 1907 and today is noted for its wholesome leadership and community involvement. It is especially proud of its library (a veteran’s memorial). The building was donated by Vass residents Phil & Patsy Keith, funds and books were donated by the people, and state-of-the-art computers donated by the Bill and Belinda Gates foundation.