Washington County, Administrative county in southwestern Virginia, US.
Washington County extends across 566 square miles of land with mountains, valleys, and water bodies throughout its diverse geographical landscape.
The Virginia General Assembly established Washington County in 1776, making it among the first regions named after George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
The county seat of Abingdon maintains several theaters and performance venues where residents participate in regular artistic and theatrical productions.
The county operates within the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol metropolitan statistical area, connecting residents to extensive services across the Tri-Cities region.
Through seven distinct magisterial districts, Washington County manages its territory with separate administrative units named after prominent historical figures.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1776
Capital city: Abingdon
Shares border with: Smyth County, Grayson County, Johnson County, Sullivan County, Bristol, Scott County, Russell County
Website: http://washcova.com
GPS coordinates: 36.72000,-81.96000
Latest update: March 26, 2025 03:35
Emory and Henry University
12.8 km
Virginia Intermont College
23.2 km
Barter Theatre
1.3 km
Bristol Virginia-Tennessee Slogan Sign
24.1 km
Whitetop Mountain
32.9 km
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
24.2 km
Preston House
31.9 km
Moonlite Drive-In
9.5 km
Heartwood – The Southwest Virginia Artisan Gateway
4.7 km
Whitetop Mountain
32.7 km
Mont Calm
1.9 km
Carter Hill
28.2 km
Edmondson Hall
9.7 km
Abingdon Bank
1.2 km
Bush Mill
28.8 km
Solar Hill Historic District
24.2 km
Virginia Middle School
23.7 km
Whitetop Laurel
24.3 km
Walnut Grove
16.7 km
Euclid Avenue Historic District (Bristol, Virginia)
23.9 km
Preston House
24.4 km
White's Mill
5.9 km
Saltville Battlefields Historic District
24.5 km
Brook Hall
14.8 km
Konnarock Training School
31.6 km
Jessees Mill
28.8 km
Castlerun Historic District
34.8 km
Old Russell County Courthouse
28.2 kmReviews
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