Abingdon, County seat in Washington County, Virginia, US.
The town stands at an elevation of 636 meters, featuring a 20-block historic district with brick sidewalks and buildings spanning two centuries.
Founded as Black's Fort in 1774 by Joseph Black, the settlement received its current name Abingdon in 1778 after Abingdon-on-Thames in England.
The Barter Theatre, established in 1933 during the Great Depression, operates as Virginia's State Theatre and receives 160,000 visitors annually.
The Virginia Creeper Trail begins in Abingdon and extends 34.3 miles through Damascus to the Virginia-North Carolina border for cycling and hiking.
During the Barter Theatre's early days, patrons could exchange agricultural products for admission tickets, establishing an alternative economic system.
Location: Washington County
Inception: 1776
Elevation above the sea: 636 m
Website: http://abingdon-va.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.70972,-81.97556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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