Floyd County, County administrative division in Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, United States.
Floyd County spans 987 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with forests, meadows, and valleys intersected by the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Virginia General Assembly established Floyd County in 1831 by dividing portions of Montgomery and Franklin counties, naming it after Governor John Floyd.
The population of Floyd County maintains traditional music practices through regular performances of bluegrass and folk music at community gatherings.
The town of Floyd functions as the administrative center for county operations, with government offices located in the central district.
The county maintains 15,000 residents across its territory while supporting agricultural activities and outdoor recreation along numerous mountain trails.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1831
Capital city: Floyd
Shares border with: Roanoke County, Franklin County, Patrick County, Pulaski County, Carroll County, Montgomery County
Website: http://floydcova.org
GPS coordinates: 36.94000,-80.36000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
Claytor Lake State Park
27.3 km
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
19.1 km
Bob White Covered Bridge
20.5 km
Claytor Dam
25 km
Ingles Bottom Archeological Sites
27 km
Jack's Creek Covered Bridge
21 km
Bugbook Historical Computer Museum
4.8 km
Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
22.9 km
Cockram Mill
22.7 km
Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
18.2 km
Willis Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
14.3 km
Oakdale
19.7 km
Floyd Presbyterian Church
4.9 km
Goblintown Mill
24.1 km
Glenanna
4.7 km
Riner Historic District
15.7 km
James Charlton Farm
21.5 km
John Grayson House
21.3 km
Cromer House
19.3 km
Thomas Hall House
20.4 km
Howard-Bell-Feather House
14.8 km
Phlegar Farm
5.2 km
Guerrant House
12.7 km
West Fork Furnace
11.9 km
Floyd Historic District
4.8 km
La Riviere
28.6 km
Crockett Springs Cottage
19.5 km
Snowville Christian Church
20.7 kmReviews
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