Wythe County, County seat in southwestern Virginia, US
Located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 77, Wythe County covers 465 square miles of elevated plateau in southwestern Virginia.
Created from Montgomery County in 1790, Wythe County bears the name of George Wythe, the first Virginia signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The Jackson Ferry Shot Tower stands as a testament to the county's industrial heritage, demonstrating methods of lead shot production from earlier centuries.
The county administration building at 340 South Sixth Street in Wytheville provides governmental services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Former lead and zinc mines in Austinville, established by the Austin family, now rest underwater following their closure in 1982 due to EPA regulations.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1790
Capital city: Wytheville
Shares border with: Smyth County, Bland County, Pulaski County, Carroll County, Grayson County
Website: http://wytheco.org
GPS coordinates: 36.92000,-81.09000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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