Pulaski County, Administrative county in southwestern Virginia, United States
Pulaski County is an administrative county in southwestern Virginia that stretches across mountains, rivers, and the Claytor Lake in the New River Valley. The landscape features forests and valleys shaped by the river system that flows through the region.
The county was established in 1839 from parts of Montgomery and Wythe counties and named after Count Casimir Pulaski, who fought alongside American forces during the Revolution. This formation created a new administrative division in the region's history.
German and Scots-Irish settlers left their mark on the region through crafts and farming traditions that remain visible in local workshops and markets today. Their influence shaped how people here work with their hands and the land.
Visitors can access water recreation at several locations including Harry DeHaven Park and Gatewood Reservoir throughout the seasons. Exploring the county is best done by car since attractions and natural areas are spread across the region.
The Volvo Trucks North America assembly plant is one of the region's largest employers and represents modern industrial development in the area. This facility continues to shape the county's economic character today.
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Claytor Lake
5.2 km
New River Trail State Park
23.3 km
Claytor Lake State Park
7.3 km
Shot Tower Historical State Park
23.3 kmDismal Creek
21.7 km
Claytor Dam
11.2 km
Glencoe Museum
14 km
Foster Falls Historic District
23.5 km
Graham's Forge Mill
20.4 km
Back Creek Farm
11.9 km
Haven B. Howe House
6.2 km
Ingles Bottom Archeological Sites
12.2 km
Arnheim
15.1 km
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District
18.7 km
Fairview District Home
4 km
Harvey House
14.5 km
Rockwood
6 km
Walker's Creek Presbyterian Church
18.8 km
Maj. David Graham House
21.6 km
Pulaski Historic Commercial District
2.2 km
Pulaski Historic Residential District
6.5 km
Pulaski County Courthouse
6.5 km
Dalton Theater
6.4 km
New Dublin Presbyterian Church
7.1 km
Newbern Historic District
2.2 km
Dublin Historic District
5.7 km
John Grayson House
13.6 km
Cromer House
16.3 km
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