Christiansburg, County seat in Montgomery County, Virginia.
Description
Christiansburg is a town in Montgomery County, Virginia, situated in a region of rolling terrain. It features an aquatic center and recreation facility that serve residents and visitors.
History
The town was founded in 1792 and originally called Hans Meadows before being renamed to honor Colonel William Christian, an early settler who shaped the region. This change reflected the growing importance of his family to the community.
Culture
The Montgomery Museum displays local history through exhibits that visitors can explore to understand the region's heritage. The collection tells the story of how the community has developed over time.
Practical
The town is accessible by car through Interstate 81 and U.S. Routes 11 and 460, making it easy to travel to surrounding areas. Visitors can explore on foot or by bicycle thanks to established pedestrian and cycling paths.
Did you know?
The Huckleberry Trail network runs through the town, linking different neighborhoods together. This trail system lets residents and visitors discover the place along scenic routes.
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Lane Stadium
8.8 km
Wilson Creek Bridge
4.7 km
Hahn Horticulture Garden
8.8 km
Sandra D. Thompson Field
8.9 km
Yellow Sulphur Springs
4.1 km
Currie House
9.3 km
The Oaks
957 m
Old Christiansburg Industrial Institute
276 m
East Main Street Historic District (Christiansburg, Virginia)
969 m
Christiansburg Downtown Historic District
1.3 km
Earhart House
7.1 km
Howard-Bell-Feather House
8.3 km
Edgar A. Long Building
849 m
Virginian Railway Underpass
7.6 km
Blankenship Farm
6.1 km
Cambria Historic District
969 m
Surface House
249 m
South Franklin Street Historic District
1.5 km
George Earhart House
8.4 km
United States Post Office
1.2 kmMiller-Southside Residential Historic District
9 km
Frog Pond
3.5 kmEast Main Street Historic District
953 mMiller-Southside Historic District
9.1 kmBlacksburg Municipal Golf Course
9.2 kmAuburn Hills
7.6 kmBlacksburg Country Club
9.5 kmFrank Beamer Statue
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